Romance with a Bite

by Tamsin Baker

  She took off her hat, her long brown curls cascading down, almost hiding her face. She shivered when his cold hands touched her face and neck. Her reaction confused her for a moment, but although his hands were icy cold, she still wanted them on her.

  “Touch me,” she whispered.

  She’d had many lovers, but never someone as exotic as him. As he caressed her face and neck, she got rid of her doublet and her shirt, letting them fall at her feet. Looking him in the eyes, she started unthreading the laces on his woollen tunic, but he pulled it over his head and let it fall to the ground with hers.

  Lavinia wanted him naked and raw, for her eyes only. With a quick movement, she undid his tights then raised her face to his. As their lips touched, his hands rested on her waist. With her tongue she invaded his mouth, then rose up on her toes and went for a deeper kiss, exploring every inch of his mouth. As he responded with the same passion, her hand went down and cupped his cock. She moved her hand slowly at first, then faster. Then she felt his icy hand on her wrist. She let him move her hand away, but her feeling of disappointment only lasted a few moments as he picked her up and lay her on the kitchen table. With a quick movement, her pantaloons were at her ankles. He parted her thighs wide open. At his icy touch she shivered, his face buried between her legs and his tongue touching her in places no other man had ever before. She held his head even tighter, enjoying every little thrust of his tongue. He brought her to bliss over and over again, but it wasn’t enough. She needed to feel him on top of her, inside of her. She wanted to find that spot in paradise together with him.

  She encouraged him to lift his head, and once he did, Lavinia sat up and slid off the table. Kneeling down in front of him, it was the perfect position under the roof of the Vatican, she thought, smiling. She grabbed his cock with both hands and started sucking the entire length, until she he was about to explode. Occasionally she would stop to tease him, and then start again. A low moan escaped when he grabbed her breasts. At that she ran her tongue up and down his cock, then put it back in her mouth. As she sucked and tongued, he pulled her off his length and lifted her up. When she noticed that he was going to lay her down on the table, she shook her head.

  “No, Butcher. I am the one in charge here.” Leading him to a chair, she waited until he sat. Smiling, she sank down on him. His hands gripped her lower back, holding her tight as his clock slid inside. Putting her feet on the floor for extra support, she brought her hands his broad shoulders, sliding up and down, feeling his powerful cock with every thrust. She stopped for a moment, just long enough to get a kiss from him. His mouth devoured her breasts as he sucked on one nipple, then the other. When he raised his head, she started moving on his cock again in a frenzied action until they both climaxed together.

  ROME 2019 Natalia

  “Oh, FUCK!” Natalia screamed as she woke up and realised in her dream she had been dominating while having sex with the vampire. She put on her robe and stomped to the room across the foyer.

  She knocked a few times loudly, not caring it was past midnight. The door opened to a wide awake Zev.

  “What’s wrong?”

  She stepped closer to him and grabbed his still hard cock.

  “This is what’s wrong.” Removing her hand, she continued, “Do we have this conversation here or in your room.?”

  Zev moved aside to let her in.

  “I had to see if these dreams are only my doing or if you are a participant too.”

  “Natalia, I already told you. You are pulling me into your dreams. It’s not my doing.”

  “How do you explain your aroused cock? That’s why I came to check for myself.”

  “I could say I’m human, but we both know that’s not the case.” He moved towards the bed and waited for her to sit.

  “I am not immune to your beauty. No man is. But I don’t mix business with pleasure.”

  Natalia sat at the edge of the bed but didn’t drop her gaze from his.

  “We could play truth or dare. But we both know you said one thing that is the truth, and one that is a lie.”

  He looked confused, and she continued.

  “You told me you’re not immune to me—truth. You don’t mix pleasure with business—lie.” She got up and stood opposite him.

  “Your relationship with Segana is not purely professional.” Why she felt a lump in her throat, she didn’t know. Clearing her throat, she continued, “You two have a sexual relationship.”

  “It’s not really as simple as that, Natalia.”

  “Right.” She sounded pathetic. Here she was with an attractive man and she was behaving like a desperate, single female.

  She moved to go back to her room, but Zev’s hand gently grasped her shoulder, and slowly she let him turn her around.

  “She’s my maker. I have no say.”

  CHAPTER 7

  ROME 2019 Segana

  This trip to Montecitorio with Zev and Arvid was the first time Segana had travelled as part of the whole crew. Usually she would remain in Rome to deal with the other members of her staff, but she’d jumped at the opportunity to travel when Natalia asked her to put a crew together to accompany the president to Milan. Though she had an unexplained dislike for Natalia, she did admire her capacity for work. When they’d met, it had been hate at first sight and she wasn’t sure why, but there was something about the young woman that she detested with a passion. She watched, amused at Natalia lusting after her gladiator. Many women had desired him and many had died for it. He was her possession, and no one would ever take him away from her.

  Segana was about to go to Zev when she saw Natalia enter his room. She stood back in the shadow of her doorway, making sure she wouldn’t be seen. Even though Natalia craved him, Zev had no time for her. She’d seen what he was like when he desired a woman. He was like a rutting stag.

  Segana had no problems sharing his body with the other female. He’d only disappointed her four times in their long existence, when he had become emotionally attached. She’d had no hesitation getting rid of those women. If the Ice Princess wanted to be fucked by the powerful Zev, she had no objection. But if the president found out, there would be problems.

  She didn’t care that everyone was saying that Natalia and Carosone weren’t having an affair, that theirs was just a business relationship. She didn’t believe that for one moment. She, herself, gained positions of power because of the cocks she’d sucked. And Natalia was the right arm of the president of the Republic.

  She waited patiently for Natalia to exit Zev’s room. Humans did not have the sexual stamina of vampires, so she knew she’d be out in thirty minutes or less. To her surprise, Natalia came out after only five. There was no way in hell Zev had time to empty his balls in the space of five minutes. This was the walk of shame that the little bitch had to make, minus the potent orgasm the vampire could have given her.

  She noticed Arvid approaching from the other direction, moving towards Natalia, grabbing and kissing her. It had to be one of two explanations. Either she was looking for Arvid and she went to the wrong room, or she was so horny that she wanted to be bitten by both, as most humans were greedy for vampires.

  She stayed hidden until they both went into Natalia’s room, then she knocked on Zev’s door and waited for him.

  “Relax, Zev, she’s in her room with Arvid.” Segana entered his room and stripping her clothes off, made her way to his bed.

  “I am relaxed, and what Arvid does and with whom is no concern of mine.”

  “Come and service your maker.” She smiled, satisfied at how Zev stripped off his pyjama bottoms, revealing a proud and erect shaft.

  “Yes, my big gladiator, that is exactly how I want you.”

  ROME 2019 Zev

  It had taken all of Zev’s strength to get rid of Natalia. When he heard knocking at the door again, he was initially hopeful she’d returned to him, but he quickly stifled that happiness. He had to discourage her, otherwise her attraction to him would be fatal, just lik
e all the other times.

  He let out a sigh when he saw that it was Segana. He would have to do what it took to make her feel desired.

  As he bent down to kiss her, she placed a finger on his lips.

  “Is she hot for you?”

  “I think it’s one of those human obsessions to be with a vampire.” He hoped he sounded casual.

  “Just remember how it ends when you get too close,” she reminded him.

  How could he forget? At her words, his cock started going soft. No, he couldn’t afford a soft cock with Segana. He would have to do what he must.

  “You can fuck her, or anyone else. We both know how promiscuous vampires are, but do not lose yourself and make me mad.”

  Before she could say more, he started caressing her lips with his cock. That was what she loved most, he knew.

  Her mouth on his cock and her hands on his hips, he grabbed her by her hair, pulling her closer. He hoped what she could feel from him was passion and wanting, but his gaze was blank. Why had Arvid kissed Natalia? Arvid had been there each time Segana had killed the woman Zev fell in love with, though he didn’t know that woman was always Hosidia.

  But now he had a job to do…

  ROME 2019 Natalia

  “Kiss me, Natalia, the bitch is watching you.” Arvid placed his lips on hers and gave her what he hoped looked like a passionate kiss. They both kept their lips tightly closed, but to someone watching, it appeared they were sharing a passionate kiss. Several seconds later, Arvid raised his head, breaking the faux kiss.

  “Let’s go to your room.” Once the door closed behind them Arvid rested his back against the wooden panel, legs apart and arms crossed on his chest.

  “First, my apologies for kissing you.”

  “Is she really that possessive? I thought vampires shared their partners.”

  “That is true, but when Zev gets fixated on a woman, he pulls away from Segana, which enrages her. No one can get in her way. She has no conscience.”

  “She causes trouble?” Natalia asked, curious now.

  “Worse than that, she eliminates her competition for his attention.”

  “Oh, fuck, I have no intention of dying,” she said, hugging herself. “Is that why you kissed me?”

  “I figured it would confuse her. She might think we have a triangle going and that would keep her away from you.”

  “Why am I so attracted to him? I never been into vampires, no offense.”

  “None taken,” he said, smiling.

  “Natalia, sometimes it’s not about you choosing him, or him choosing you. It’s chemistry or destiny. Call it what you like.”

  “He’s not interested in me and I don’t want to be interested in him.”

  “But it’s stronger than you, and we both know you keeping going to him, like a moth to a flame,” he continued for her.

  “Yes. How did you know that?”

  “Experience of the heart, my dear. We’ve all felt those.”

  She smiled at him. “I think we’d better sleep. Tomorrow night we have the big gala, and in the morning we’re all going to be busy with the rest of the interviews.”

  “Yes, Natalia, you’d better sleep. And remember, tomorrow you must give me a smouldering look once or twice, so it doesn’t look you’re after Segana’s precious possession.”

  “I shall.”

  And with that, she locked the door behind the departing Arvid and went back to sleep.

  Chapter 8

  ROME 2019 Zev

  Zev watched her coming down the stairs, her usually long hair pulled back, showing her beautiful face. The sparkly, long black dress showed off her curves and long legs. His excitement at her appearance turned into concern because Segana was on duty.

  “Good evening, everyone.” Natalia looked straight at Arvid.

  Zev watched them exchanging looks. A part of him was relieved, knowing that if she was interested in Norse, then at least she would be safe. He shook his head. Who was he kidding?

  “Any particular requests, Natalia?” asked Segana, standing next to the bodyguards.

  “The usual. Stay as close to the president as possible.” She touched Arvid’s shoulder and smiled. “And to me, of course.”

  Arvid smiled back.

  “Come, I’ll show you where everyone is posted,” Segana said, walking away with Natalia.

  Zev waited until they were out of hearing, then turning to Arvid.

  “Is there anything I should know?”

  “Yes. Our job is to keep Natalia alive, no matter what. Zev, she is dangerous, don’t forget that.”

  Zev shrugged. “This time is different. I’m staying away from this one,”

  “The attraction and desire are bigger than both of you. It’s time you played it safe, my brother. This time you need to be in charge of the game.”

  They both knew that for Segana it was a game, and she always had to be the winner.

  “I’m not doing anything to encourage her. I couldn’t be clearer with her that I am not interested,” Zev told his friend.

  “We have been best friends since that first day we met, and together we’ve felt the wrath of that bitch. We both know how deep your attraction to Natalia goes. She wants you. You want her, and even though you can’t let her know, you both are connected. The plan is to keep her alive, while keeping Segana in the dark.”

  “How do you suggest I do that?” asked Zev.

  “You keep Segana satisfied, and I keep on pretending to carry on with Natalia. The rest will work out on its own.”

  “What did you tell Natalia when you were in her room?” Zev asked.

  “Simply that the bitch is possessive and that she gets rid of everyone you lose your heart to, and we both agreed she’s prettier alive than dead.”

  “Simple as that?”

  “She was very familiar with most things I explained to her.”

  “She is Adonia’s granddaughter.”

  “Oh, that explains it. She’s never been bitten, but she knows our ways in-depth. By Thor my God, Segana can’t find this out. She hates Adonia with a passion.”

  “The feeling is mutual and now that Adonia’s maker is dust, things could get complicated. Adonia could get that revenge she been craving for centuries.”

  “We both have our work cut out for us,” said Arvid.

  The two gladiators gave each other a wrist handshake, just like the old days.

  “For old time’s sake,” said Zev.

  “And for new time’s sakes. It’s time the human sides we kept buried inside our memories outlived our vampire’s ways,” said Arvid.

  “We’ve kept the men resting way too long.”

  ROME 2019 Segana

  No, she wasn’t going to let the Ice Princess have her way. She’d seen how much in heat she was for Arvid. Vampires had the power to be sexually enticing to any human they found attractive, and Norse was a very appealing specimen.

  Natalia hadn’t been bitten yet, and she was jumping from vampire to vampire. Segana had no problem with that, as long Zev wasn’t going to lose his heart as he had in the past. He could fuck her as much as he liked it, as long he belonged to her. Who he chose to give his body wasn’t any of her concern. After all, the best part of been a vampire was you could have as many partners as you liked. But Zev loving someone else was out of the question. Every time he was in love, he would refuse to couple with her.

  She watched Natalia holding a glass of champagne, chit-chatting with guests then making her way to her gladiators. Her body language said she was more attracted to Arvid. She would move closer, say something in his ear, then laugh. Touch his arm and shoulder. Arvid was the pretty blond boy who women loved to be with. But unlike Zev, Norse had the good sense to keep everything physical and not get involved romantically with anyone.

  Being the high priestess in Roman times gave Segana the power to always be connected with powerful men. They all wanted to couple up with her. They believed she brought good luck and fortune. She had no
time for weak males. She would use them to drink their blood, and most wouldn’t survive to see the next day. A powerful man would give her more strength and power for herself.

  She hadn’t been happy when Carosone was elected President of the Republic. He was the only politician who wasn’t lusting after her. She wasn’t sure if that would present a problem, but his predecessor had assured her that her position as head of security was safe.

  “Good job on security tonight gentlemen.” No important occasion would go by without at least a bit of excitement, but tonight the guests and dignitaries were all safe and everything was under control.

  “Norse, you will be spending the night with me. Zev, I am sure you can keep that ice human happy for the night.”

  ROME 2019 Arvid

  “Are you thinking what I am thinking?” asked Arvid.

  “Her competition with Natalia? Yes, I am,” said Zev. In retrospect, this could be a good thing, but knowing Segana for so long, he knew that she was going to play her usual games of confusion and deception.

  “I don’t trust her, Norse. She’s always a step ahead of us.”

  Arvid touched his friend on his shoulder, understanding exactly why he was so edgy. Natalia’s life was on the line, so it was imperative they kept Segana in the dark.

  “Tonight is your time, brother. While I’m with our maker, you have the time to see where things could go with Natalia

  “Norse, if I go with my feelings, I know nothing good will come of it. I am not prepared to live decades missing the woman I want for mine.”

  Norse had seen him crying and desperate more than once. One thing about Zev, when he loved, he did it with every cell of his body. If vampires had no soul or heart, then why the pain was so real?

  “You can’t detach yourself from Segana this time. Do what you need to do, unless the partner you choose wants to be turned.”