The More I See You

Chapter 15

My shoulder didn’t take very long to get back to normal. Probably because I kept at the blood drinking. I no longer smelled like the devil’s ass and was for all intents and purposes 100%. Everything but my heart, that is. I completely lied to Annalise, broke her heart, and I knew it wasn’t any magic that made me feel the way I did about her. I missed her, missed everything about her. No matter how much I fought my feelings, I couldn’t deny them any longer. Somewhere along the way, I fell for her, hard. She was right about love after all. All these things I’ve never thought of or wanted, having a relationship with Annalise, I couldn’t think of anything else I wanted more. But it’s not like we could be together in this world though, just wasn’t possible. And I knew she’d get caught trying to find a way around the forbidden thing, we both would. I couldn’t lose her again. Besides, I’d done enough, been a bitch enough for twenty people. I wished she would have known why I acted that way. And I wished I could tell her how sorry I was. I silently called out to her, telling her my full story, apology, and begged for her forgiveness that I knew I didn’t deserve.

The More I See You

Chapter 14

My eyes shot open, the waves had died down or maybe I’d found some dry land. I began to cough. My body still hurt all over. Where the hell was I now, I thought. Her scent suddenly filled all of my senses.

“Sasha, hi.” She said as she came into focus above me. “I got the poison out but it caused a lot of damage.” I was lying on a bed, a very soft frilly bed. Butterflies on strings hung down from the ceiling over me and a pretty, warm glow of a lamp lit up the room. I started to sit up, my shoulder screamed out at me, making me shut my eyes.

“Where am I?” I had a pretty good idea but I asked anyway.

The More I See You

Chapter 13

I watched the Murdo guard from the doorway. Annalise’s directions were right on. I wondered how many of these bastards I’d find on my way to the other end of this ugly-ass castle. Eh, it didn’t really matter, I told myself, I’d kill them all. I drew my sword and rushed behind the nasty Murdo. I slit his throat before he even had any thought of what was going on, my sword going like butter through his scaly skin. And damn if it not feel good to finally have some action on this dragged out escapade. The Murdo’s body silently fell to my feet. I was tempted to give him a good kick, but I had to move on. She was in so much danger of death, I nearly choked on it. I had to get to her before he finished her.

The More I See You

Chapter 12

“Oh God no…” She said with quiet horror.

“What?” I looked over at her and I could read it all over her face. He was calling for her. “Again?! Now?” She nodded, tears in the corners of her eyes. I stopped my walking with her still clinging to my side.

“This might be it for me. He might take the rest of my magic and, and…” She was starting to lose it.

“Just go. We’re not far now. Try to delay him. But go now.” She nodded again and faded away. I had been practically carrying her still which cost us time because I couldn’t move very fast with her arms wrapped around my stomach and her scent burning a deep hole in the core of me. But I was now alone and I had to defy the Councilwoman’s orders to not run once again. I had been holding back on my speed but there was no time for that anymore. Time was up, the bell sounded and I was still behind. I took off like a shot through the thorny vines, a wind through the branches.

The More I See You

Chapter 11

Our current progress was even slower than before. She didn’t wake up near to 100% unlike last time but she insisted that she was good enough to go on. All the speed we’d gained by my running was being made up for with how slow we were walking. What could I do though? I couldn’t tell her to just go ahead and wait for me; she was still my magical shield. I needed her with me. It kept the Murdos guessing and scrambling. They couldn’t tell where I was or that it was actually me because of her. And besides, I wanted her around. I couldn’t let myself fully admit why I wanted her by me but I knew just the same.

The More I See You

Chapter 10

We walked on in silence for I don’t even know how long. I needed time to think about everything she told me. Could I really believe her? Efferions are known tricksters, to say and do what they want to get what they want. Whatever they can say and do to get under your skin and you out of your clothes is their goal. But Annalise wasn’t trying to seduce me and I was already here so she didn’t need to prod me into coming to her rescue anymore. She hadn’t used that sort of headache causing magic on me since I’d told her to stop. So what the hell?

The truth or bullshit? And where did all these feelings and emotions keep coming from? Any residual from her magic had been long gone. I was on my own with my thoughts. Was it just from being around her though, breathing in her wonderfully addicting scent, or was it really just me having all these distracting thoughts and whatevers? Was she lying? Am I lying to myself? I couldn’t come up with any answers that I liked.

The More I See You

Chapter 9

“Hey, wake up.” I couldn’t lie around any longer. And I had hoped she was good to go too. She rolled over to see me, the exhaustion gone from her delicate face. “Are you good now or do you need more time?” She stretched in her spot and then sat up on her elbows. She examined her right wrist.

“Yeah, I’m as good as I can be.”

“Ok, let’s get going then.” I was already on my feet, surveying the land around us. I still remembered my path and after she stood up, we headed out.

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I had questions, questions that I wouldn’t allow before but now, for reasons beyond myself, didn’t care that I wasn’t supposed to ask. Things were different. This wasn’t just some Efferion fuck up. She said she’d been captured and now I know she gets tortured just for the sake of not a damn thing. I wanted to know a few more things. I let a good amount of time pass from when we started walking again until I spoke.

The More I See you

Chapter 8

I had no idea how long we’d been walking. With no moon or anything in the sky above me, I had no way of telling. I’d left my phone at home, had no watch, but I was pretty sure we’d been here for at least four hours, marching through this thorn infested, red-rock terrain. Worst vacation ever, I joked with myself. I wondered if it would be near sunrise back at home. I sure wasn’t tired like I get when it nears sunrise. I was sure I’d have to rest sometime while I was here though.

The More I See You

Chapter 7

I found myself in a nice, quiet, secluded section of Central Park. The park had been closed for hours, emptied of its visitors and perfect for drunken vampire on a mission. The blood I took was way more than I had ever had on a single nights’ adventure. So, yeah, I was giddy and ready to get this show on the road. I’d stopped at home super-fast to get the key, my sword, and to strap my chain mail on me underneath my leather jacket. I was all suited and ready to face anything.

The More I See You

Chapter 6

Living in New York City offered plenty of good blood to feast on, or going for the kill, just depended on which neighborhoods you went to. I needed to find at least three good sized, up to no good, swimming in evil, men to take care of what I needed. No fun for me tonight, well, maybe afterwards but then again, I wanted to make sure I reserved my strength cause I was going to seriously need it. I headed over to the East Side where I was 100% positive I’d find some game.

A short chapter!

The More I See You

Chapter 5

“Efferion! Efferion!” I called out, knowing full well she wasn’t far from me. She wasn’t appearing and I knew exactly why and what she wanted. I cursed under my breath because she was going to make me say it. “Annalise!” And there she was, standing before me in my living room, looking absolutely delectable. I pushed these thoughts aside. I had to focus on business and yelling at her for the other night’s gift. She stood with her hands behind her back, evil temptress.

The More I See You

Chapter 4

The sun rose to bring me out of my death-like sleep. I sat up and glared at my magically repaired sword and armor. The sword lightly glowed its pale blue shade once again as if it had never been broken off inside of the Murdo’s chest. I knew it had been a specially made sword, a gift, I think, to my vampire clan from some mystical people who live at the North Pole. Why they gave it to us, I have no idea but it was the only thing that stopped Vinsan from killing us all that night. It was by pure chance that I got that sword, right place, right time, cause he broke my last sword while we were fighting. Who knew it would do the trick? The council let me keep what was left of it as a token of their appreciation. I was hailed as a hero. I still get some recognition now, thankfully not like had been back in the day, but some thank yous still get thrown at me now and then.

And now, we've come to the end of my little story!  I really do hope you've enjoyed reading it.  I know it has become one of my favorites of all that I've written.  Thank you again for reading!

Just One Kiss

Chapter 19

The sound of the morning birds woke me. The sun was already filling the room with its warm golden rays. Oh dear God, what a night! Was it real, my mind wondered. Had we really made love so many times? The dull ache that resonated from in between my legs was all the answer I needed. I felt the space of the bed that was next to me. Empty as usual. His absence made me wonder what time it was and then the thought hit me, my time with him was over today. I was going back to my time and my friends and soon. Oh, I was a mess! I just had the most amazing night of my life with the man that I loved but now I had to leave him forever. I covered my face with his abandoned pillow. I just wanted to scream.

The More I See You

Chapter 3

Ricky was exactly the wrong person for me to talk to about my Efferion problem, but I did it anyway.  I was bubbling over on the inside, it had to spill over somewhere.  I just had to watch how much I allowed to leak out.  I found him at our regular hunting place; the bar from the other night.

"Hey Sash, ready for some fun tonight?" His usual greeting.

"Uh yeah.  Um, I want to say something about how I left a few weeks ago."

Sorry, I've been sick and had no time to sit down.  This chapter will be mildly different than the original but not to worry, it's not a big change.

Just One Kiss

Chapter 18

I don’t know how long I sat there in the lightless kitchen, crying like a baby. It felt like eons had passed. I couldn’t move. I couldn’t think about anything other than what my mind had concocted as Liam’s last moments. Edmund’s dagger had struck home to Liam’s heart, striking him down. My life was shattered. Oh Liam, I loved you and I never got to tell you.

My eternity of misery was disrupted by the gentle opening of kitchen door. It was Tabatha. “My Lady Kate, I have been sent to retrieve thee. The Lord has requested thy presence.” I wiped at my eyes. The Lord? Liam’s ok?

The More I See You

Chapter 2

“Oh, no, no, no.  You gotta leave right now.”  I shooed at the bothersome Efferion standing in the middle of my living room.  “Are you trying to kill me?  Get out now!”

“But, if you’ll only hear me out.”  She pleaded.   “I desperately need your help.”  I waved my hands at her and she started to back away from me.

Just One Kiss

Chapter 17

The sound of an approaching horse drawn carriage abruptly ended Juliet and my conversation. We sat on her bed, Tabatha minding the baby, all three of us were frozen in our spots, listening to the noises that came from outside below her window. The castle had been intentionally made quite, all the furnishing shrouded in fake mourning over the supposed death of its lord. We heard the front door creak open slowly and the sound of footsteps followed.

Just One Kiss

Chapter 16

During dinner, Juliet brought up the topic of how Liam came across having his titles of Lord and becoming a knight. I had a feeling she knew part or most of his story and was just asking so I would know more about Liam since I had not asked him about himself all too much. His story began when he was 17. He was fighting in the War of the Roses in Dover, England. He was talented with his sward in battle so he had all ready gained a higher ranking than most of his fellow soldiers. King Edward’s men had divided Liam’s company and he found himself fighting alone. After killing his three assailants, he went to search for the others in his regime. He came upon a noble who was dressed in King Henry’s colors and was being attacked by four men. He struck down the four Yorkists and went to help the wounded Lancastrian nobleman. The nobleman revealed himself to be the king’s favorite cousin and asked Liam if he would go with him to see the king. Liam willing obliged and found himself knighted upon the demanded request of King Henry’s cousin.

Just One Kiss

Chapter 15

I knocked on Lady Juliet’s door. Her sweet, girlish request for me to enter sounded from within so I did as she asked. She’d been expecting me and her baby snuggled in her arms while she sat upon the bed.

“Oh Kate, please, come in, come in. We’ve been waiting for your return.” I shut the door behind me and went over to her at the bed.

“Sorry about being so late. No one woke me up.”

“’Tis well. Come, sit next to me.”

Just One Kiss

Chapter 14

I didn’t remember my dreams from that night. But I woke up feeling stiff, as if I’d been curled up in a ball the entire night. Liam wasn’t around like yesterday, he’d let me sleep late again. I suddenly wondered when his less than beloved uncle would show up. My time here was almost over and now I wanted nothing more than to be back with my friends and family. I didn’t think I could handle too much more alone time with Liam, my heart was starting to hurt simply because I couldn’t have him and that’s all that my heart really wanted. He actually did trouble me. Every time he stepped back and said no, it was another knock down at my heart. Why, oh, why is the only man I want back in medieval Ireland? No one could compare to him, I realized this. I was in pain over this whole thing.