Heirot

Atul grinned as he drew away for a breath, but pressed in closer and kissed the vampire back. He hauled the man off the table, and Tenele's back, his arms trembling as he did. His strength wasn't what it used to be, but it would return in time.

Tenele coiled her naked body on the tabletop, watching as Atul set Vlad on his feet. Atul kissed the vampire tenderly, cupping a hand around his ass and one against his cheek. The king wasn't sure if Vlad's actions were an invitation for more, or simply just a show of affection. He pressed his forehead tenderly to Vlad's.

The vampire accepted his new position upright, surprisingly malleable when it came to being moved around as long as he had contact. His attention went to Tenele. He stepped way from Atul's warm touch to gather the love of his life into his arms as tenderly as a baby deer. He gave Atul a look that was half invitation and half command as he carried Tenele up the stairs to the small bedroom. Vlad sat upright against the headboard and set Tenele to rest between his legs, her head against his stomach.

Tenele snuggled against her husband with a smile, curling her arms around his waist. Her body felt please and heavy. It had endured quite a bit on the second encounter, thanks to Atul's very thorough taking of her husband. She had no complaints.

Atul smiled at the two of them when he made it into the room. He climbed into bed, wedging himself between the wall and Vlad. He dragged the covers over them and settled into the pillows.

Vlad stroked Tenele's cheek and forehead, combed his fingers through her hair, traced along the bite marks on her neck, and did the whole process over again for the better part of an hour. His protective fascination then switched to include Atul. He brushed his fingers along the sleeping man's neck, and if the bed had been large enough, he would have trapped them both in a tangle of his limbs.

Around midnight, he got up for a few minutes to deliver Pete back to the servants' quarters in the palace. The others could come to their own conclusions about why he was lying fast asleep in the middle of the hallway - damned if Vlad had any clue which room was his.

When the vampire returned, he spent the rest of the night patiently in the old wood chair in the corner, with Tenara sleeping in his arms.

Tenara began fussing near dawn. Tenele woke automatically, like someone had shoved her shoulder. She slipped out of bed and dragged the sheets off Atul. She wrapped it about herself and stepped up to Vlad's side. "She's hungry," Tenele told Vlad with a smile. She slipped her arms around their child and sat on the edge of the bed, cradling the infant. When Tenara had her fill she went to return her to Vlad's arms. "Come back to bed soon," she whispered, kissing him before returning to bed. She threw the covers back over Atul, and curled against the man's warm body.

Vlad smiled at the small bundle in his arms. His. No matter how many nights he spent with her, the wonder didn't seem to go away. He lay Tenara slowly back into her crib, slipped into the bed, and wrapped his strong body along Tenele's warm shape. His arm reached over them both in a secure embrace, and he decided to indulge in some sleep after all. Besides his shoulder would benefit from the mortal activity.

When morning arrived Tenele wiggled between Atul and Vlad, growing more restless the more awake she got. She wiggled and flopped until she nearly pushed the vampire out of bed, managing to roll over and press her chest to his. She opened her eyes and appraised him with a loving smile, pressing a kiss to his chest.

It was nice to wake up to see him in bed with her, after they had spent so much time apart because of Atul missing, and then needing protection. It was nice to feel his skin against hers and to remember what they'd done. The thought made her stomach flutter.

She pressed hot kisses across his skin, down lower, until she disappeared beneath the sheet, giggling the whole way. She nipped lightly at the skin just below his navel, showing tender appreciation for his presence.

Vlad was truly lost to the world, and his nerves weren't quite functioning as intended. Still, Tenele's playful lips got his body's attention, even if his mind was still outcold. He twisted his hips upward toward her, and his member was slowly responding to her soft kisses.

Tenele pressed her cheek to his stomach, running fingers along his skin. She kissed him, pressed her lips hard against the muscle. She loved this man, loved that he was insatiable, that he was kind with her. She loved that he could break her apart, but was strong enough to hold that part of himself in so he could be with her. Tenele took her time with him, showing careful appreciation for his body.

She knew he'd probably storm off to do Atul's duties, but she wanted to make it so he wouldn't leave. So he wouldn't be able to tear himself away from her. It was selfish, she knew that. But, couldn't she be a little selfish when it came to him?

Tenele ran her tongue across him before she kissed the tip and took him into her mouth. She sucked lightly at first, taking as much as she could in before drawing back and repeating. Her nails raked all too lightly across his stomach and hips, tickling the flesh. Even if he wasn't at full attention yet, she planned to get him there.

Vlad's body stirred slightly in his sleep. "Ah," he moaned almost inaudibly. His breathing was coming quicker now, his lower body beginning to coil tightly with pressure under his wife's skilled touch.

"Hah," he breathed again as the feeling grew stronger.

Tenele felt empowered by the sounds he was making and the way he responded to her touch. It inspired her to try something a little bolder. She ran her hand up the inside of his thigh and wiggled beneath him to the place that Atul had explored that night. While she explored him with her mouth, she slipped a finger inside.

Heat flushed her cheeks and she suddenly felt very embarrassed by what she was doing and wondered what he might think. She continued for a minute more before she second guessed herself and withdrew her hand.

"Hnh," Vlad groaned, slowly raising half lidded eyes. Confusion lined his expression just before it contorted in pleasure. Something was inside him, caressing him. And the front of his body was so hot... god, it felt like a mouth. What kind of dream had he been having? His breath hitched, and he blinked to pull himself further awake from the sensations that were bombarding him. Instead, they just came into sharper focus. He arched his muscled back and glanced down to find a sight that almost ripped a groan from his throat.

"Tenele," he shuddered, his body suddenly rock hard.

Tenele drew back enough to smile, licking the length of him. "Good morning," she whispered, nuzzling his body. She took him back into her mouth tenderly, keeping her green eyes locked on his face. She liked to watch him, see how he responded to her touch. She felt a bit braver, and returned her hand to its task. But, she didn't want to bring him too close to his limit. Not yet. After a few more torturous minutes she licked her way up his body and nestled herself against him, nuzzling her face into his neck.

Vlad's eyes were gleaming with breathless arousal by the time Tenele finally gave him a moment to think. He decided he'd rather not think, and spent the moment pressing his lips and nose to the crevice of her shoulder instead. She smelled so good. His arms wrapped around her, locking her tightly in place despite their casual position on the bed. She couldn't break his hold if she wanted to. "My love," he purred deviously, "It is very odd indeed, but at this absurd hour, I seem to be smitten with your touch beyond control or reason." He licked her shoulder slowly, his body throbbing for more of her.

Tenele grinned. "How peculiar. I wonder what caused such a reaction," she mused, pressing a tender kiss to his cheek. She curled a leg over his. "I must admit, I am smitten with you too." Her fingers caressed his skin lightly. "I woke with wild thoughts," she whispered into his ear. "And I blame you for every single one of them."