Since you will no doubt despise me for my decision, I do not know when I will come back to visit – if ever.
I hope Fredrick finds a new wife and that they have a happy, thriving relationship together.
As far as I’m concerned, I am happily wedded to my lover, and we plan to start a family soon.
Sincerely,
Your daughter, Azurdee.
Azurdee signed off the letter with a flourish, a strange sense of guilt washing over her. Even though her mother had never been much of a parent, it felt wrong to be lying to her in this manner. Still, she had to do something to protect Kai and Noah. If she stayed here and the bounty on her head remained, they would eventually find her, and the brothers would go to prison, or worse.
With this thought, she folded the letter and placed it inside an envelope, sealing it with a piece of wax. She looked at it for a long time, wondering whether this was the right decision, but deep down, she knew it had to be done.
With a heavy heart, she got up, finding Kai in his bedroom. “Do you know the best way to deliver this?”
Kai took the letter. “I can get it to an owl by tomorrow morning. It will take a few days for it to get to your mother, but it’ll be better that way, so they don’t suspect you were forced into writing it.” He looked into her eyes, seeing how worried she looked. “Are you sure you want to go through with this?”
“Yes.” She answered firmly. “It is the only way.”
Kai nodded, placing it on his desk. “I’ll make sure it gets delivered.”
***
About a week later, the boys came home, a cheerful look on their faces. Noah ran up to Azurdee, picked her up in his arms, spinning her around. “We did it!”
Azurdee’s eyes grew wide. “Did what?”
“You should take a look at this,” Kai said, handing her the newspaper they brought from town.
She grabbed it the second Noah put her down.
Runaway Azurdee Flees to the Mainland!
“So… my mother got the letter…” Azurdee read through the article. The wedding was canceled and Fredrick was already working on finding another wife.
“You’re free, now,” Kai said, resting his hand on her shoulder.
Azurdee was still in a slight state of shock.
“What are you going to do? Will you stay with us?”
To his surprise, Azurdee shook her head. “I can’t.”
“Why not? No one is going to come looking for you. There’s no reason for you not to stay.”
“You don’t know that. You have no idea how my mother can be. If she wants to find me, she will stop at nothing to make it happen. Granted, I’m probably dead to her at this point, but I still can’t stay.”
Noah reached out, grabbing her wrist. “I’m not letting you leave…” His grip tightened, pulling her closer until Azurdee was forced to crane her neck to look at him.
“You have to. I can’t stay here forever. If they ever see me with you… I don’t even want to think about what will happen.”
“What do you plan to do?” Kai, who was keeping a level head, asked, his voice calm and collected. He wanted her to stay just as much as his brother, but he wasn’t going to force her.
“I don’t know… I’ll catch a boat. I’ll go to the mainland like my letter said. No one will find me there.”
“You can’t.” Noah ground his teeth, pulling her even closer, their chests squishing together.
Azurdee could barely breathe, he was holding her so tight. “Noah, let me go. I can’t stay here…”
“Azurdee…” Kai stepped forward. “They’ll see you the second you step on that boat. And how do you plan to get a ticket without a passport? You’ll be much safer here with us. We’ll protect you, make sure they never find you.”
Azurdee bit her lip. “Look, I know it’s risky… but I can’t stay here. I can’t endanger your lives like that.”
Noah’s fingers dug into her arms. “Don’t be stupid. If you think we’re going to let you walk out that door and get yourself killed for breaking your marriage arrangement… then you’ve lost your mind. I’m not letting you go.”
“Noah…” Azurdee whispered, seeing the wild look in his eye. “Would you really put yourself at risk for my sake?”
“I would do anything to make sure you’re safe.”
Azurdee stared up at him in disbelief. “R-Really?”
“Yes.”
He leaned in close, about to kiss her when Kai cleared his throat, breaking the moment they were having.
“But… if I stay…”
“Yes…?” Noah breathed.
“I… I can’t choose between the two of you…. because I…” She paused, suddenly looking unsure. “I love you both.”
The two men looked surprised, their eyes widening slightly. “Love?” Noah asked, almost as if he had never heard the word before.
Azurdee nodded. “After everything that’s happened between us… I’ve developed feelings… for both of you. Equally.”
The two men just stared at her, unable to utter a word.
“And… the only way I can stay is if you two learn to coexist and stop fighting each other every time you get jealous over me. Don’t think I didn’t notice.” She said, finally pulling away from Noah’s grasp. “If you two can’t learn to do that, you’ll both lose me.”
Noah looked irritated, glancing at his brother. The last thing he wanted to do was share with him again. “Let us all sleep on it.” He said, thinking maybe the extra time would change her mind.
***
By the following evening, however, Azurdee was steadfast in her decision. She would only stay if both men agreed to live together in harmony. If they forced her to pick one of them, she would have no other choice but to leave and make a life for herself somewhere else.
She was actually the first one to wake up, tiptoeing into the kitchen, sitting at the table, and waiting for the brothers to join her. The ticking clock on the wall was so very irritating, but she managed to hold her temper, drinking a fresh cup of blood. Her fingers tightened around the mug in an attempt to calm herself down.
Finally, she heard footsteps coming down the stairs and she straightened her posture. It was Noah.
He stood in the doorway, looking like a ghost.
“E-Evening …” Azurdee whispered.
“Evening,” Noah mumbled, plopping down on the chair beside her. “Have you made your decision?” He asked, running his fingers through his hair. It was rather messy from his restless day in bed.
“I have.” Azurdee put down her cup and looked at him. “It hasn’t changed.”
Noah sighed. “I figured as much.” He shook his head. “I never thought I would agree to this, but I guess I just love you too much.”
Azurdee cocked her head to the side, wondering what he meant.
“If you really want both my brother and me, then I guess I have no choice but to go along with it because I can’t even face the idea of living without you.”
“Noah…” Azurdee smiled brightly at his response, suddenly jumping into his arms and kissing him hard. She straddled him, the chair creaking slightly, threatening to break under their combined weight, but Noah didn’t seem to mind. He immediately wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer as he slipped his tongue into her mouth.
Their kiss intensified until the lights in the kitchen came on.
A bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Kai stood there, seeing the couple make out, his evening wood apparent through the thin material of his pajama bottoms. He was just about to leave, thinking he was unwanted when Azurdee broke away from the kiss and looked at him, a fire burning in her eyes.
With one finger, she beckoned him over. “Don’t think I forgot about you.” She turned around, her back pressed against Noah’s chest, still sitting on his lap. Once Kai was close enough, she pulled him close by the waistband of his pants.
“How about we switch places?” Kai suggested, assuming Azurdee’s intentions.
In no time, the brothers had switched places, Noah eagerly standing before her as she grinned at him, her hands on his pants, slowly pulling them down.
Meanwhile, Kai slipped his hands into her panties, finding her wet little pussy waiting for him. He kissed her neck from behind as his finger ran up and down her slit, teasing her ever so slightly. “Do you like that?” He whispered, nipping at her neck before he pushed his finger inside her tiny, little hole.
Azurdee moaned, arching her back, her mind going numb. They had only just begun and she was already loving every second of it. She bit her lip, focusing on the task at hand. With shaking fingers, she pulled down Noah’s pants. Underneath, his cock struggled against the fabric of his boxers. She looked up, making eye contact with him, her excitement only growing as she saw the clear lust dancing in his eyes.
She hooked her thumbs into the waistband of his boxers, pushing them down.
Instantly, his cock sprung to life, nearly hitting her in the face. In order to steady herself, she grabbed hold of his thighs, squeezing them slightly. Noah moved forward a little closer so she wouldn’t have to bend over quite as much.
Once in the perfect position, she started to kiss and lick his hardening cock, her hand wrapping around his girth, rubbing him up and down until a drop of precum appeared at the tip.
Eager to taste him, she just barely ran her tongue over his tip, teasing him. Noah groaned with pleasure, rocking on his feet before he grabbed a handful of her hair, guiding her forward.
Obediently, Azurdee opened her mouth, wrapping her lips around him, her tongue caressing the underside of his cock, going slow. But, Noah wasn’t having it. With both hands in her hair, he pushed her further along, stuffing her mouth with his thick cock.
Azurdee struggled to accommodate him in this awkward position, but at the same time, she was loving every second of it. The dominance he showed only turned her on further.
She sucked him as best she could, but it was difficult to concentrate while Kai was toying with her pussy, pushing in a second and then a third finger into her tight little hole, going faster and faster until her panties were soaking wet.
Suddenly, with a flick of his wrist, Kai ripped them off her body, throwing them away, rubbing her harder and harder now that her panties were no longer in the way.
Azurdee screamed loudly into Noah’s cock as he slid down her throat, making her gag. He pulled at her hair, face-fucking her hard, nearly bringing himself over the edge as his eyes roamed over her beautiful body, from her luscious curves to the silkiness of her skin.
Holding her with just one hand, he continued to thrust his cock into her mouth while his other hand reached underneath her, grabbing her breasts, kneading them until she moaned even louder.
Azurdee was being overwhelmed with pleasure and it only intensified when Kai freed his cock, rubbing it against her eager little pussy. He pressed it against her entrance.
Naturally, she wiggled her hips, grinding against him, her body asking for more. To think, only a short time ago, she was a virgin who had never even seen a naked male body and now, here she was, having sex with two of them at the same time.
The thought invigorated her in a way she never thought possible. Eager to please, she stroked Noah harder and faster as Kai slipped inside of her, filling her every inch, making her shiver.
He gave her a minute to compose herself before he grabbed her hips and started bouncing her up and down until she was slamming on his cock. His balls slapped against her causing her even more pleasure, her pussy growing red and tender.
Azurdee screamed with pleasure, her whole body exploding with ecstasy. Her nails dug into Noah’s thighs like she wanted to pull away, but at the same time, she continued to suck him harder and harder even as he rammed down her throat, fucking her face so hard she would surely be hoarse for weeks.
Soon enough, it was all too much for her to handle. Her body tensed, her thighs quivered, her pussy tightened around Kai’s cock like it wanted to milk him for every drop of cum he had.
She gasped in ecstasy as a burning pleasure coursed through her whole body, making her shiver with joy. Unable to hold back a moment longer, she climaxed hard, her mind turning to mush.
Shortly after, the two men followed suit, exploding all over her, creating a mess they would later need to clean. Right now, however, neither one of them cared.
Noah pulled away, running his fingers through her hair. Kai was quick to follow, pulling her off his cock and picking her up, carrying her up to the second floor. He cradled her against his chest as if she weighed nothing.
Azurdee wondered what was going on, but when she was thrown on the bed, she knew the night had only just begun…
Epilogue
Azurdee walked along the shore, enjoying the feeling of the sand slipping between her toes. She stopped to pick up a seashell, pressing it against her ear, hearing the funny sound.
A few feet away, Kai and Noah were both asleep, enjoying the nighttime breeze. They had enjoyed most of their time at the beach, wrapped up in each other’s arms.
Thinking about it, she moved her fingers to her neck where she had a pair of bite marks on either side of her neck. Just touching them sent a shiver running through her spine.
She closed her eyes, their time together like a movie she could replay in her mind. She smiled, praying she would remember this moment forever.
As the wind picked up, she tightened the shawl around her body, continuing down the shore. Beside her, the ocean was calm, lapping gently at the wet sand. The moon, although waning, was bright, turning the seafoam into a glittering of stars.
She smiled. Her life had seemed so bleak and helpless just a few short weeks ago, but now, everything was perfect. She no longer had to live under her mother’s rule. She was free to be with the men of her dreams. The sex was amazing.
By the time she approached the brothers, they were starting to wake up. Noah propped himself on his elbow, looking at her with a grin on his face. “What are you doing?”
“Just enjoying the seaside. I’ve never actually spent much time by the water. My mother always said it was a bad omen.”
“Is that why you never learned how to swim?” He asked, remembering the first time he met her when he dove into a lake to keep her from drowning. “You know, if you’re interested, I could teach you how to swim.”
“Oh… I don’t know. I have the tendency to sink like a rock.”
“I promise, as long as I’m around, you won’t sink. I’ll keep you afloat.” He winked at her before he got up, brushing some sand off his swim trunks. He offered her a hand, his smile deepening.
Azurdee was reluctant at first, but she trusted him, eventually placing her hand in his. Together, they walked toward the water. At the edge, Azurdee hesitated once more, her hydrophobia taking hold. “I don’t know about this…”
“C’mon.” Noah coaxed, pulling on her arm, but she dug her feet in the sand and refused to budge.
Kai came up behind her, placing his hand on the small of her back, ushering her forward. “It’ll be okay…” He whispered, rubbing her back, trying to convince her to move forward.
She could see the determination in Noah’s eyes and she knew she wouldn’t be able to talk her way out of this. With her fear almost crippling, she stepped forward, screaming as a small wave splashed against the side of her leg.
“Shh, it’s okay.” Kai caressed her hair. “We won’t let anything happen to you.”
“Do you promise?” She asked, looking from sibling to sibling. She knew she could trust these men, despite their darker nature, but her fear was holding her back.
Seeing they were getting nowhere, Noah decided to take matters into his own hands. He scooped Azurdee into his arms, wrapping her legs around his waist and waded into the water.
It took her a moment to figure out what was going on before she clung to his neck, nearly choking him, trying to climb to the top of his head.
“Babe. Babe! Calm
down.” He tried to soothe her, but she was like a cat being threatened with a bath. “Nothing is going to happen to you.”
By the time Azurdee calmed down, they were neck-deep in the water. It was warm, lapping around them with the gentleness of a lover.
“See, it’s not so bad.” Noah kissed her forehead, hoping she wouldn’t freak out again.
Azurdee looked all around and saw she was in no immediate danger. “Don’t let go.”
“I wouldn’t dream of it.”
Kai joined them, his hand on her back, offering her a soft smile. “We won’t let anything happen to you, Azurdee. We’ll protect you, no matter the threat.”
Azurdee listened to his words and deep down, she knew he was telling the truth.
They loved her. They would protect her. No matter what.
*****
THE END
Paranormal Vampire Romance
Chosen by the Vampire King
Description
An aspiring opera singer is in the clutches of losing her voice when she meets the world’s most lauded baritone, a man whose biting charm might be just what she needs to make all her melodic dreams come true.
Eva St. Marie graduated as the most promising young singer from Julliard, but all that seems all for naught when her voice mysteriously starts to disappear. The best doctors in the field don’t know what to make of her voice but a run in with the world’s most alluring and prestigious baritone seems to magically transform her voice back to its full strength.
Ambrose Leroy is a man of secrets and shadows. With the appreciation and praise of the world at his feet and a last name that means “The King” it is no wonder that the handsome man seems to attract female attention everywhere he goes. But Ambrose’s attention is caught when he meets the budding Eva, a woman on the either the verge of greatness or edge despair, but will her beauty and voice be enough to hold and keep his attention?
When Eva falls under the spell of Ambrose she has no idea that her life is about to change forever. As her attraction to him and her voice flourish in his presence, life seems ready to take her by the throat. With the moment of decision ever creeping forward, Eva will have to decide between the silent darkness and the biting, lyrical light.
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