re edit! If you read the original 30 chapters, it is all different now.

I sat in the limo with my new family, nervous as I could possibly be. I was trying to grasp the fact they were vampires.

Sebastian assured me no one would hurt me. I don't understand why or how but that's what he said. And all this talk about my blood being special? What is that about?

I'd find out eventually. Not tonight.

Tonight I was too worried about all the information ... vampires... marriage.. marriage to a vampire who hates humans. But he has been kind thus far. I can't believe I haven't freaked out yet. Maybe I'm in shock and that will come later..

How would our union work if he hates humans? I'm human..

I just want to get some sleep and forget today.

Sebastian glanced my way and I caught his gaze. The pale moonlight shone on his features making him seem even more flawless than he is.

His jaw muscles were clenched and  his sparkling ocean blue eyes were bright as they stared quizzically at me before looking toward his parents who were deep in conversation about what Delannah had done to me and other things I tried to tune out.

I'm just so glad to be away from it all.

I can't believe this is happening to me..

Serephine and Magnus were good to me tonight, Sebastian even more so.

But they were royalty. And Purebloods on top of that ... they wouldn't want to associate with a human. I already thought I was the lowest on the totem pole. Surely on the vampire totem pole, I was considered the stuff on the bottom of their shoes but they cared enough to save me from her.

I just need to keep my guard up like I always have just in case.

I'm meant to be unhappy and I can accept that but Sebastian did promise me he would ensure my happiness with them.

Sebastian peered back at me giving me the forlorn expression.

He definitely feels sorry for me..

pity.

I sighed and then Serephine spoke.

"Sienna... I don't care that you are human, I want you to know that. I told you you're special. I would also love to be close with you. However, i must warn you... you must know that you're blood is very irresistible to other vampires, so be careful. You wont have to worry about us but others.. You need to be careful around them. We will take measures to ensure your safety but you mustn't wander the castle when we have guests without one of us or someone we trust, by your side. Until you're marked at least. There are a lot of vampires who stay there for celebrations. Mostly good friends and family, but occasionally we host parties so you must be careful. No one is present at the moment, it will just be us and staff. but also ....Remember we can hear thoughts." Her emerald eyes looked straight into mine with a knowing smile.

Oh my....

I nodded carefully. "Yes, I understand."

I need to stop thinking so much.

"Good!" She clapped her hands. "We are here!"

I hadn't noticed we had traveled up a winding cobble stone driveway to a magnificent castle. It was beautiful. I couldn't tell the color from the shadows casting onto the walls but the style was very unique. Many other smaller buildings branched away from the castle with The family crest, I assume, hanging in the very center over the entrance.

The chauffeur opened the door once we came to a stop. Sebastian got out first and held his hand out for me, looking stoic. I nervously glanced up unsure if he was now angry with me for some reason but I took his hand and he pulled me out of the limo with a gentleness.

Every time our skin touched, it felt like tiny tingles up my arm. It was hard to think that he would be my husband, but if it felt like this when we touched, I could get used to it. But I didn't know if I could get used to the fact he is a vampire.

A vampire of all things...

The LeCreauxs came around and Magnus put his arm around me suddenly.

"Welcome home Princess! " he chuckled. He was very handsome to be a father of a twenty four year old man. He and Serephine both looked to be about 35. I wonder how old they really are.

Servants lined up to greet us, bowing their heads as we walked past. I smiled slightly at them. A few women gave me evil looks which made me uneasy.

Why?

Sebastian growled lowly at the ones who didn't receive me as well, causing them to shrink and bow but he kept guiding me through the massive oak doors as they opened. I stood in shock at the large castle foyer if that's what you could call it..

a giant crystal chandelier above me had diamonds that hung from each droplet. There were flashes of gold and turquoise everywhere. I noticed the gold railing up a double staircase... the floor was the most beautiful white marble with flecks of gold imbedded in the surface.

"Do you like it? Its your new home! " Serephine excitedly exclaimed upon entering behind us.

I gazed up in awe, feeling underdressed in my velour pants and tank top, "It is the most beautiful place I've ever seen." I truthfully replied.

"Go on Sebastian, take her to your wing of the castle and let her get settled. you're bags will be in the chambers Sienna." Magnus instructed.

I turned toward my future in-laws "Thank you .......for saving me from her." I graciously thanked all of them, making sure I expressed the most gratitude in my eyes when I looked toward Sebastian. He's already done more for me than anyone ever has.

Magnus wrapped me in a hug. "The pleasure was all ours. we've been waiting for you to become of age for a long time." He sighed happily.

I smiled up at him with thanks. This family was already more caring than Delannah has ever been and it didn't even matter that they were vampires.

Sebastian took my hand again and motioned with his head for me to come. I followed him up the left staircase hand in hand, up one more set of marble stairs then through a long corridor.

I silently took everything in as we passed portraits upon portraits of beautiful women and handsome men. It was uncanny how those men ans women looked just like the LeCreaux's.

The corridors seemes to go on forever, winding this way and that. I don't think I'd be able ro find my way back if I tried. We finally stopped upon a set of black glossy intricately carved doors.

He peered down at me with a hard look in his eyes but his lips displayed a small smile, it was unnerving. I wished I knew what he was thinking.

"You'll be staying in my room until further notice, as yours is being renovated since we weren't expecting you until next week. I hope you do not protest because I won't allow it." He ordered me, his eyes now twinkling with amusement as he fought a smirk.

I felt my cheeks heat, "Its fine. I wouldn't mind the company. But.. I'm not used to... sleeping with someone. I have nightmares." I spoke softly as I stared at my feet.

I felt oddly at ease with him but butterflies beat their wings in my stomach at the thought of sleeping next to him. It made me nervous, especially since I have nightmares.  I would be humiliated if he had to witness that.

I heard him release a small breath before he opened the doors, ushering me inside by the small of my back. A gasp left my lips as I took in the large foyer / lounge area done up in creams and golds with 2 doors on the far left and right sides of the grandoise room.

Straight ahead to the far end of the room was a set of french doors which led to a balcony, the night sky staring back at me. It was easy to see the sea from here, the moon shining down overhead, reflecting on the surface making it look like glass.

I moved further inside the room to get a better look as Sebastian shut the door. In the center of this lounge area was a sectional sofa and coffee table with a small entertainment center facing it, a flat screen tv on top. I turned around, taking everything in. It was so extravagant.  A high top table sat at the other side of the room in the corner, two high top barstools on either side.

"This is the lounge. My room is on the right, where we will be staying. The door on the left will be your bedroom once it is finished." His deep voice cut through my thoughts. I then noticed the doors to the left and right of the room, the only other doors besides the one we came in.

He guided me to the red double doors to the right and opened them, revealing an apartment sized bedroom. My eyes widened in shock once he flipped on the lights.

The walls were dark gray and the centerpiece of the room, a giant black lacquered four poster bed, sat on a round high-platform. The bed was covered in red and black silk, calling my name. It was a very masculine room.

I approached the bed and brushed my hand over the soft silk, closing my eyes as I smiled.

"Do you like the bed?" I felt the humour in his voice.

I nodded my head as heat flooded my cheeks. I was so happy to be away from Delannah that I didn't care where I was, but having a good nights rest for once without having to worry about waking in the morning to be at Delannah's beck and call would be nice.

I continued to admire the rest of the room, taking in it's masculine beauty.  Two swords of shiny steel hung above the bed and I wondered if he fenced any. The armoire and dresser matched the black lacquer bed. His room was simple yet cozy. Various dark and macabre artwork hung on a few walls leaving the rest of the room minimal yet inviting. I could definitely sleep soundly in here.

To the right of the bed were two double doors that led to another balcony. The far right wall held a door which I assumed to be the wardrobe. Another door to the left of the room was the ensuite bathroom... This space was huge.

He turned to look at me, contemplating something in his mind.

"The maid has set your bags in the lounge, ill retrieve your night wear while you take a hot shower, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.. The bathroom is the door behind you and you'll find everything you need in the cabinets and drawers. Help yourself. I need to go speak to my parents but ill be back soon. Make yourself at home." His face was blank, holding no emotion as he spoke.

I let out a relieved sigh. "Thank you." A slight up turn of the corner of my lips revealed a small smile.

His lips were pressed in a thin line which soon gave way to a forced half smile. He turned abruptly and I couldn't help but to watch his muscles flex in his back as he walked out of the room, shutting the doors softly behind him.

I had to admit, he was sexxy. I had never met a man I was attracted to. I hadn't met many at all for that matter. Vampire or not, he was devilishy handsome but I would have to judge my feelings in this situation in the morning once the shock had worn off.

He's been different since we got into the car. He must be angry about Delannah still, but I'm going to keep my guards up. There's no telling what he is capable of.

I instantly relaxed and took my shoes off, feeling the amazing soft black carpet. I was thankful he gave me some alone time so I could get my thoughts in order. I inched into the bathroom, feeling along the wall for the light switch and gasped once the room was illuminated.

It was gigantic. All done in white and chrome with black accents and light gray walls.

There was an enormous jacuzzi and an actual shower room. Two sinks on opposite side of the wall, and a room just for the toilet. I stripped myself of my clothing and began my hunt for the towels and wash cloths.
Thank Goodness they were easy to find.

I stood naked in the middle of the bathroom with my back toward the mirror, looking over my shoulder to assess the damage of my recent lash marks.

"Ahem" I jumped at the sound of Sebastian clearing his throat. I immediately squeaked once I noticed him staring from the entrance, eyes roaming down my bare form and bent over forward, facing him, in attempt at covering myself from his view. His deep sensual chuckle shivered down my spine as I blindly reached for the towel off the sink, wrapping it around me briskly.

I rose to face him, a deep blush from embarrassment creeping up my cheeks as he just stood in the doorway, leaning against the frame casually. He thought the situation was amusing.

"Forgive me, kitten, I'm not used to knocking" He fought back the urge to smile.
"Your cheeks are so pink" he chuckled.

I dropped my head, finding my red painted toes very interesting. "Well .. I .. I wasn't expecting anyone to come in.." I embarrassingly replied, keeping my eyes down at the floor.

"I didn't hear the shower yet so I thought I would tell you that I've laid your night clothes out on the bed with a pair of panties for you." He simply stated with a smirk while his eyes roamed my bare legs.

I wasn't about to tell him I don't wear panties to bed.

"O-oh Ok thank you." I whispered. Trying not to go weak in the knees at the thought of him rummaging around in my panties. Oh gosh..

He left, closing the door behind him. I let out a breath and dropped my towel, stalking over to the shower room. I stepped onto the cool tiled floor, amazed as I looked up. Two large shower heads came out on either side of the wall with two sprinkler-like shower heads in the middle. A tiled shelf bench jutted oit at the far end, all in a beaitiful black swirling marble.

The shower came to life after a minute of fiddling with the knobs and I shrieked as the cold water hit my body but as soon as it came, it went. The hot water kicked in, cascading over me deliciously. I sighed as the tension in my muscles melted away and my tear stained face was washed clean.

I knew why he had both shower heads now... They arced toward each other, causing a rainfall in the middle that felt heavenly against my body. It was luxury at its finest.

A knock at the bathroom door brought me out of my thoughts.

God he really wants to see me naked doesn't he? I joked to myself.

"Yes?!" I shouted

I heard the door open and Sebastian's voice calling out to me. "Are you alright? I heard you scream." He called out over the sound of the shower. I could have sworn there was a slight hint of worry to his tone.

"Its ok! The cold water got me." I shouted back.

A deep chuckle resonated before he left, closing the door. I sighed and continued my shower, shaving every area on my body until it was smooth.

Delannah always told me that ladies shouldn't have hair down there - or anywhere. It was gross and wasn't the style now a days.

I'd have to agree.

My back was stinging, still sore from my recent lashing but I wouldn't have to be afraid anymore. Once they healed, I would never have to worry about revieving more or messing something up.

She always hated when I learned tok slowly. I could never win from losing. I would be lashed sometimes for nothing at all, it just depended on her mood.  Once I was beat for bleeding on my bed when my period had snuck up on me. From then on, I learned how to count my cycle and prepare.

I sat on the tiled bench enjoying the feeling of being free from all my anguish. There would be no more learning, no more classes, nothing.

I've been taught how to be a lady since I was young. To seem like nothing bothered me. To keep my feelings to myself, and this Pureblood wanted me to be myself.

I don't know who the real me even is. I've never had choices..everything has always been decided for me. I hope I can at least come to terms with this vampire business and just be.. happy.

Finishing my shower, I dried off and slathered on some of my own honeysuckle body lotion before wrapping myself in a towel and brushing my teeth with the toothbrush he set out for me. Once finished, i emerged from the bathroom, steam billowing out behind me into the bedroom.

I was alone. He said he had to talk to his parents so he should be a minute..

I let the towel drop and dried my hair with it. Once partially dry, I put the towel in the hamper and walked back to the bed where he had laid my clothes . I reached to grab the coral silk slip and before my hand clutched the fabric I heard his voice.

"Wow.." He whispered.

I squeaked and quickly threw the slip over my head, pulling it down my body.

He is the officially the only man to ever see me naked....

His laughter made me realise he had just read that thought.

I cringed inwardly, peering up at him through the safety of the wet curtain of hair. He was sauntering over towards me and I fought the urge to shrink away.

"Well I'm glad I'm the only one" he whispered in my ear as he walked past me toward the bed in nothing but his black slacks. My gaze lingered over the rippling muscles again..

I ignored his statement. Of course he would be happy about that. Delannah raised me to know that the man I married one day would want me to be pure, that he would be elated that I had no other experience aside from him.

I pulled my hair over my shoulders to hide my chest, feeling self conscious. Slips were the only things I wore to bed, but I had always slept alone. Sleeping with a man - a vampire man, was unnerving.

I glanced down, seeing the slip ended at the tops of my thighs. That wasn't enough coverage.  I discreetly took my panties and bent low, slipping on the black g string. He watched me intently from the other side of the room.

"Why are you embarrassed to be naked in front of me? you're my fiance." he quizzed, his amusement evident.

I glanced up into his bright blue orbs as I raised up from the ground  and shrugged. "I am just not comfortable. I'm not used to being around men. I apologise."

He smirked, "I would rather you never put clothes on again little one." He mused. "But unfortunately that would be bad news for you..." his voice was like velvet. I blushed instantly.

His eyes lingered over my silken clad form, noticing every dip and curve revealed by the material, my nįpplęz peaking through the flimsy fabric from the cool air. His eyes closed momentarily as he bit on his bottom lip.

That look did something inside me.

He nodded once to himself and proceeded to remove his pants, causing me to gasp. He glanced up at me with an arched brow, but continued to undress.

I watched him stand up in nothing but his boxer briefs , noting the hardness underneath those Calvin Klein underwear. I gulped, feeling my mouth go dry and parted my lips.

I'd seen men naked before in my classes, couples please each other, men and women, as per my training but this... this excitment he was sporting, that was frome me, not another woman.

"I told you we are lustful creatures and not to be surprised .. But I won't touch you. Don't be afraid.." His smirk was back.

I shook my head swiftly, pulling myself out of my trance and turned away from him, sitting on my side of the bed to brush out my long hair, trying to clear my mind.  Braiding it up on the side and tying it off, I sat there patientlt waiting for him to finish dressing, wondering if I would ever get used to this.

Were the men and women I had seen in seexx education 101, vampires? Or had they been human? Are vampires different from humans in that area? How would I even know?

Sebastian pulled the covers back and I felt the weight of him dip the bed as he climbed in before turning off the lamp.

"Sienna." He shook me from my thoughts, my heart beating wildly. I

I lifted the covers, dipping my legs inside and reached for my own lamp, turning it off and allowing darkness to overtake the room.

I layed on my back, a good space between us as I let my mind run wild. All the events of today had shaken mt foundation, crumbling the pillars of my uniberse.

My eyes widened as I felt the bed shift as he moved closer to me. My heart beat picked up which I know he could hear. What was he doing? Was he going to keep his word? He wasn't going to bite me was he?

His warm breath fanned my ear, "Don't be so shy, Sienna. I'm not going to accost you, nor bite you. I told you I wouldnt. I keep my word. I can't do either of those things with you until we are married anyway."

My eyes fluttered shut, taking in his scent. Expensive cologne with a natural scent of cloves on his skin.

I can't be shy. I have to show him my appreciation. He's my fiancee after all. Delannah made sure I knew how to act with a man. They adore affection. She always told me to make sure I show my future husband my appreciation for him, it would keep him from going astray, even though she said that he would take another anyway, she said I could postpone that by being exactly what he wanted. This was the ultimate test for me.

I turned toward him, putting my arms around his neck, feeling his chest press against mine. It caught him by surprise. I could tell be the way he stiffened in my embrace.

I sighed. "I'm sorry. I'm just... nervous about ... everything. Thank you for everything you've done for me tonight, Sebastian. I'm so grateful." My words were true and heart felt. I was very grateful for what he had done.

I felt his hand hold me lightly against my back, his thumb brushing low. I pulled away slightly with my arms still around him and looked up at his confused features.

Had I messed up?

"What? Too much? I - I wasn't sure if that would be appropriate or not... I just felt-"

He silenced me with a finger upon my lips. "No it's fine. There's nothing between us that would be comsidered inappropriate. I just... I need to adjust to being near you. Knowing you're human, it's... different." he explained with furrowed brows, his hand rubbing my lower back slowly.

Was he referring to the fact that he doesn't like humans? Or that he was trying hard not to want to drink my blood?

"Just because I don't like humans, Sienna, doesn't mean that you fall into that category." He answered my thoughts. "As for the answer, it is partly the second guess and partly something else.. something you aren't familiar with yet."

He cleared his throat, moving my arms from around him. His hands rested on my waist as he slid them up my sides to move me so that I lie on my back. I could see his eyes from the light of the moon shining through the windows, his gaze lingered on my chest.

"Oh ok." I breathed, understanding perfectly.

My training didn't prepare me for this... For the non sexuaal parts, lying here beside him. Do I make small talk?

"Sienna.." I was broken from my thoughts by Sebastian's voice.

"Y-yes?" I stuttered.

"Your thoughts are loud. Try and calm down. Imagine a steel room around your mind. That's how you can control it. But I'm curious, what training have you been through exactly?" He rose up on his elbow, studying me in the dark.

I could feel the heat of his body despite him being cool to the touch every time I've held his hand.

I sighed, "umm.. Well.. I've had persuasion classes, etiquette, beauty classes, the art of pleasuring a man and how my body works and-"

"Whoa, what? Rewind." He interrupted me. I rolled to face him, noting he had his lipsed pursed and he was glaring harshly.

I swallowed. "Uh well... Delannah had me take extensive classes on ... Intercourse.. To prepare me for...well, for you, I guess. So I could .. Um.. please you." My voice was small. I watched him stiffen as he looked down at me, moonlight bathing his handsome features in a silvery cast of light. His amazing sculpted torso was right in front of me for me to touch, but there was something in the way he looked right now that scared me.

"What did that consist of." He bit out harshly.

I felt my face heat. Good thing he couldn't see me. I remained silent.

"Sienna. I asked a question." He growled.

I had to answer him. "Um.. I watched three couples have seex in the same room as me. Not at the same time, but... they instructed me as they... had Intercourse. They taught me how to do foreplay and how to give... oral as they acted it out." My voice was a whisper. This was so embarrassing to talk about.

His harsh expression transformed to one of mortification before it slowly changed to pure curiosity.

"Hmmm. That's strange. Human or vampire?" He sounded intrigued.

"I-i assume vampire now.. Now that I know..."

He snorted softly as he shook his head. "Interesting. Sick of Delannah, but interesting." He mused. "What did your body want from me in that memory I showed you? It's not something that can be taught. It's purely instinct and everyone is different comcerning what they like." His voice was low, silky.

I froze.

My mind went back to that memory between Sebastian and I.  He made me feel something then. He let me know that he was attracted to me... but it was only possible that he could love me eventually if I was turned one day. I wasn't concerned about that right now though. But knowing he's lying next to me in nearly nothing made my lower belly contract as I thought of that memory...

Is he going to expect that now?

"Sienna. We aren't doing anything until our wedding night. It's something I have to abide by. Dont worry so much, I'm not going to attack you or anything." He chuckled.

I wanted to crawl under something and hide.

"Oh gosh I'm sorry. I forgot about the steel room thing." I groaned, flopping completely on my back, hissing once I felt the pressure on my lash marks.

Sebastian growled lowly in his chest as his voice came out hard, "turn on your stomach Sienna. I want to see."

I did as he asked, rolling onto my front. He lifted up my slip all the way to my shoulders and I was mortified. I was only wearing a g-string.... He took a sharp intake of breath.

"D-don't you need light to see?" What was he doing?

"Vampire. I can see clearly in the dark, kitten." He sounded strained.

I felt his cool fingers trace lightly over the healing skin and I flinched. I felt the rumble in his chest and then he was off the bed in an instant. I could hear him in the bathroom, clambering around before I saw his shadow pass me, feeling the bed dip once more.

My back looked hideous. I looked like a monster, I know I did.

He probably thinks the hunchback of notre dame looks better.

He growled. "Sienna I do not think such things. Just stop thinking and
don't move."

I heard plastic rubbing around and then something cold being sprayed on my wounds. I gasped and jerked and the sudden coldness on my skin.

"Shh it's fine. I'm just putting some antiseptic and ointment on it." he soothed me with his voice. I lay still as I felt his fingers apply something creamy to my back. He took extra care over the worst wounds. It was nice someone taking care of me for a change but I won't get my hopes up. He's a vampire.

"You said you'd never drink from me." I broke the silence. "But will you ever have to?"

His voice was soft but firm. "I can't. I wouldn't be able to stop. That's why no one is allowed to feed from you. Especially me, for now at least. Once we are bound, it won't be an issue. I'll be able to stop. But I'll have to during the bonding ceremony. Don't worry, It won't hurt." He reassured me.

It still worried me.

"Hey... I wouldn't unless you asked. Ok?"

I frowned a bit. "Why would I ask?"

He chucked. "It's very pleasurable.. I can offer pleasure, but I would only do so for you. A pureblood's bite is toxic to humans, so if I feed from the source, from a regular human, I don't allow the pleasure to come through. They are going to die anyways." He simply explained like it was so ordinary as he painted ointment across my wounds.

"How do you know it wouldn't kill me? I'm human." I sounded a little more high pitched than I wanted.

He sighed, "Because Sienna... I've tasted you before, you just don't remember it."

"Wh-what!?" I raised up but cringed when I bumped my wound against his hand and fell back onto the bed.

"Sienna, its ok. It didn't hurt you. In fact... You liked it." He chuckled.

"B-but how did you know it wouldn't?"

He paused.

"I didn't... I was only told you would survive it but I didn't know for myself. We were. ... caught up in the moment." He sounded as if this was something he didn't want to tell me.

Caught up in the moment? What would be be so caught up in that he would want to bite me?

"I want to see this memory." I demanded.

His voice became hard. "Not tonight. And I don't take well to being ordered around Sienna."

I flinched, remembering what he was and nodded, thinking better of it than to anger a vampire. He applied three gauze bandages on my worst lash marks and pulled my slip down.

I was so thankful that this pain that I experienced so often would no longer be a part of my life. I was thankful to be betrothed to someone so caring too.

He smoothed the slip down my back, stopping just above the curve of my as$. I felt my eyes blur and silently cursed myself for being so emotional today. There was just something about someone other than Priscilla showing me kindness that was tugging at my heart strings. I turned on my side, facing him and I could see his silhouette in the dark.

He frowned. "What's the matter, kitten."

"I-Im scared."

It was true. I was afraid of everything that was going to happen. The unknown.

"Of me?" He asked.

I shook my head as I lay on my side.

"Well, not right now - but the future and the things I don't know about you or your kind yet. What will happen in the future?  What will happen between us?"

I was really scared. I didn't know if he would love me. I didn't know if I would have friends. I didn't know if I could trust him If I couldn't please him. The facade I'd built over the entirety of my existence was crumbling. The broken shell of a person I actually am was coming out. 

I consider myself two different people, but I don't have a personality disorder. I have the real version of me that I've always been, the scared, broken little girl inside me. And then I have the side that Delannah raised. The side that is cold, hard, and charming. Now that the abuse was no longer a common denominator in my life, I could feel the real me coming to the surface, the me that didn't know what or who to trust.

He sighed, "Kitten, don't be scared. You're mine. I'll not let anything happen to you. I promise. I don't know what the future holds, but I can tell you what will happen. All I can promise is that you will always be taken care of and you won't want for a thing. " He gathered me up and pressed me into him chest to chest, tucking my head under his chin to hold me.

But will he ever love me one day? Is he capable of it?

"This is new for me Sienna. I don't know what I'm doing and I can honestly say that you shouldn't expect this from me all the time. I'm not.... An affectionate person. But I don't like to know that you have been hurt by someone we thought would keep you safe. We aren't emotional creatures, so anger and lust are pretty much the only emotions you will see from me. I'm not used to being around someone with feelings..."

I inhaled his scent deeply and to my surprise, it called to me. It called to a very deep part of me. Out of complete compulsion of my own, I placed a kiss on his neck causing him to stiffen.

"Don't do that." He gritted out

I looked up at him. "I-im sorry. I-I don't know why I did that."

His stern eyes turned a dark blue. "I told you, I'm lustful. It's for your own good. You do something to me that I don't can't explain and I don't understand it. " He kissed my cheek before tucking my head back under his chin so that I lay on his muscled shoulder. A moment of silence passed by, my thoughts running wild in my head under the steel cage I imagined them inside.

"Sebastian?"

"Yes?"

I breathed in his scent and relaxed. "I apologize ahead of time if I happen to have a night terror. It happens often and I can't really control it."

He tensed. "Is there anything I can do to prevent that?"

I thought for a moment. There weren't ever any variables that kept me from having them, but I did feel safe in his embrace. 

"Can you... hold me?" I felt stupid as soon as the words came out of my mouth.

He tensed again, his hand stopping it's ministrations on my back. "I can, just don't squirm too much. It makes me feel... distracted." He whispered in a throaty voice.

"Like you want to eat me?" I asked worriedly.

He snorted, "No. Like I want to ravish your body. I'm still a man even though I'm of a different caliber."

He tangled my legs with his and I felt his hardness press into my stomach. My eyes widened upon impact but I ignored it as he covered us up and placed his free hand on my hip, the other one under the pillow.

I felt so safe. Despite him being a vampire, he was kind to me. I felt cared for, for the first time in history. I needed to give him something for being good to me. Delannah wouldn't have it any other way and despite being away from her, her teachings stayed with me. Leaning up, I pressed a light kiss to his lips and he froze, widening his eyes in shock.

"Goodnight Sebastian. Thank you for taking care of me. I don't care what you are or how you are... what I know is that you saved me and you are kind to me. You promised me happiness and I believe you. That's all I could ask for. I don't expect you to love me.. But this.. This is a nice change, so thank you."

I tucked my head back under his which wore a bewildered expression, probably at my honesty. I felt him lay his head back down on mine and soon I had drifted off to sleep, feeling secure and sound in his muscular hold.

I faintly heard him say, "You'll be my undoing." Then kissed my head before I lost consciousness and floated into a deep sleep..

Fin~

Hope you've enjoyed this revised chapter of the original that was posted a year ago!

Sienna was a poised princess when Sebastian first met her at dinner but now that shes away from her abuser, we're seeing shes insecure and afraid - she doesn't believe in herself. She doesn't even know the real Sienna.