Her fingers gently brushed her cheek. It was warm to the touch.
Finally, she peeled off her wet clothing and stepped into the shower. It took her a second to figure out how to work it properly. First, when she turned a knob, hot steam shot out at her from all sides, nearly scalding her. When she turned another, a frigid stream of water burst from the showerhead. She jumped back, hitting her head on a shelf lined with the siblings’ haircare products. Surely, most of them were Noah’s.
They all tumbled to the ground, sounding like a rockslide had just occurred. In the aftermath of the crash, Kai knocked on the door. “Is everything alright in there?”
Azurdee struggled to turn off the water as it continued to rain down on her, covering her body in goosebumps. Her nipples were so hard that they grew puffy.
“Azurdee?”
“Yes! Yes! I’m okay.”
“What was that noise?”
“It was… nothing.”
“Are you sure you don’t need my help?”
Before she could tell him no, Kai was already opening the door. He stepped into the bathroom to find Azurdee completely naked, her body soaking wet. An instant spark of lust ran through his body, redirecting every ounce of blood from his brain down to his dick. His eyes flickered to a bright crimson color, licking his lips.
“Kai!” Azurdee screamed, covering herself as best she could with her hands. “Get out of here.”
Seconds later, Noah appeared at the doorway. “I knew something was going on between you two!” He growled, shoving his brother out of the way. “What do you need help with, princess? I am your Prince Charming, ready to save you!”
He smirked as he got closer to the shower, taking in every inch of her with his hungry eyes. From her large, perky chest, to her wide hips. She was perfect by every definition of the word. His desire to sink his teeth into her flesh, to dig his fingers into her hips as he showed her the time of her life nearly overwhelmed him. He was tempted to rip open the shower door and take her right then and there.
“Noah!” Azurdee squealed when his hand curled around the door handle. “I’m fine! Get out, both of you!” She pressed herself against the shower wall, trying to preserve her modesty. While she was attracted to these men, their sudden presence had unnerved her. She just wanted them to leave her alone.
She had yet to turn off the water.
To her relief, Kai grabbed his brother by the collar and dragged him out of the bathroom, much to his dismay.
Azurdee breathed a sigh of relief, her cheeks burning red. She had finally managed to stop the shower. She was shivering at this point, her nipples so hard they actually hurt. The rest of her body felt like it had turned to ice. With frozen fingers, she tried the final knob, turning it halfway.
At first, the water that trickled out of the spout was lukewarm, but then, it reached the perfect temperature. Azurdee moaned in relief, stepping under the stream, letting it soak through her long hair. Finally warm, she picked up the scattered haircare products, putting them back on the shelf. She looked for something she could use, but they were all marketed for men.
In the end, she used the bottle marked Kai. She didn’t think Noah would appreciate her using his stuff anyway.
She took longer than necessary under the water, enjoying the warmth and luxury of it. Back home, she was forced to take baths with the servants, making it impossible to have a second of privacy during one of the most intimate times of the day.
Realizing her freedom, she dared to run her hands along her voluptuous body, enjoying the feeling. She had never experimented very much with pleasuring herself, thinking she would always get caught somehow. But, being away from home gave her the confidence she always needed.
She closed her eyes, her fingers traveling further along her body, down her hips, and onto her thighs.
Leaning against the wall, she touched her pussy, letting her fingers explore the soft, pink flesh.
A moan escaped her lips.
Chapter Fourteen
“How are you doing in there?” Noah’s voice shot through the door, causing Azurdee to jump, losing her footing. In order to prevent herself from falling, she held onto the shelf, the haircare products once again crashing to the shower floor, causing a ruckus.
Before Noah could waltz inside, she called out. “I’m fine! Don’t come in here!”
“Aww. Are you sure?” He almost whined.
“Noah.” Kai’s voice sounded irritated. “I told you to leave her alone.”
“But she sounds like she needs help.” Noah protested.
“Leave her be.”
There was a moment of silence, followed by retreating footsteps.
Azurdee sighed. So much for experimenting.
Figuring it would be best if she just finished up as soon as possible, she washed her hair one more time, massaging her scalp, letting out a soft sigh of pleasure.
Once done, she stepped out, wrapping a towel around her large bosom. Luckily, the towels were extra-large, providing her with more than adequate coverage.
She dried her hair as best she could before she looked around, realizing she had nothing to wear.
Right on cue, there was another knock on the door. “Azurdee, it’s me, Kai. I have your clothes. Do you mind if I come in?”
“S-Sure.” Azurdee blushed softly.
Kai walked in, her clothes neatly folded in a pile. “I found them in your backpack. I hope they didn’t shrink.”
“Thank you.”
“Is there anything else you need?”
Even though Kai was in the room with a woman he found incredibly attractive, he remained the perfect gentleman. He knew all he had to do was rip the towel from her body, push her against the wall, and she would be his for the taking, but he restrained himself. Right now, all he wanted, was to make her feel comfortable.
“I… I think I’m okay. Thanks again.”
“Not a problem.” He left the room, closing the door behind him.
Quickly, Azurdee started to get dressed. She blushed a little when she realized that the brothers had picked out her sexiest pair of panties for her to wear as well as a deep V-neck T-shirt and her tightest pair of jeans. She wondered for a moment whether they had done it by accident or if they had meticulously gone through her clothes, looking for her sexiest outfit. In a way, the thought excited her. She liked the idea of turning them on.
With a grin, she wiggled into her jeans. They accentuated her voluptuous ass and thick thighs to perfection. She ran her hands over the soft material before finally leaving the bathroom with a newfound confidence.
The moment she stepped out, she was instantly bombarded by the smell of something cooking. Following her nose, she navigated through the home until she arrived at a spacious kitchen. There, both men were hard at work, preparing a meal together. Noah even had an apron wrapped around his waist, flipping something in a frying pan.
“Look who decided to join us.”
“What are you making?” Azurdee asked, intrigued by the strange items they were using.
“Pancakes and eggs.”
“What’s that?”
Noah turned, raising an eyebrow in her direction. “Don’t tell me nobles don’t eat eggs.”
“I don’t think so… I’ve never seen them in our kitchen before.”
“Well, they come from chickens. We have a coop in the back. You’re free to look at them as soon as it stops raining. We let them graze on our land and in return, they lay eggs that we can eat.” Kai explained with a patient tone.
“Wait, you two aren’t hunters?” Azurdee asked, slightly surprised.
“Oh, we are,” Noah smirked, placing a stack of flapjacks on a plate. “But when it’s raining, we prefer to stay in. No one likes wet meat.”
Before Azurdee could ask any more questions, they had turned off the stove, moving to a large kitchen table. Kai set the table for three while Noah divided the food evenly among them, giving Azurdee the biggest share.
“
Do you like syrup?” He asked politely.
“Syrup?”
“It’s collected from the trees. It’s sweet. Here, try it.”
She nodded, sitting down and watching as Kai drizzled the sticky substance on top of her food. Never in her life had she seen such strange dishes. Nobles and lesser vampires were truly worlds apart and yet, these two men were making her feel welcomed in their home.
The two of them watched her expectantly as she took her first bite. Her eyes widened at the sweet, delicious taste. “Wow…”
“Do you like it?”
“It’s spectacular!”
Azurdee went in for another bite and then another, and another.
“Slow down, you’re going to choke,” Noah warned, a chuckle emerging from his lips as he cut into his pancakes with surprising etiquette.
“I’m sorry… it’s just we don’t have anything like this back home.”
“All the more reason for you to stay with us,” Noah said after swallowing his bite.
Azurdee blushed softly, considering his words at length. Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad after all. They were kind, gracious, and for the most part, well-mannered. Sure, they had their dark side, but that only made them more desirable in a way. Azurdee found herself strangely attracted to their dark, mysterious ways.
“I’ll think about it…”
“You’re already here, I don’t know why you would leave.” Noah leaned in close, his lips dancing with mischief. “Besides, we both know you like us.”
Chapter Fifteen
Despite the slight teasing from Noah, the two brothers were very kind to her. They made sure she was well-cared-for. By the time the sun began to rise, she felt like she could live with them forever, even though, deep down she knew that it would probably never work out that way.
“Come with me, I’ll show you to your room,” Kai said once they were finished with their card game.
“Oh, can’t we have one last game?” Azurdee asked. She had never been allowed to gamble. It was considered improper. And even though they were only betting with something the siblings called cookies, it was still extremely fun for her. Granted, she had yet to win a hand, but she assumed Noah was cheating somehow, even though she hadn’t actually caught him in the act.
“It’s getting quite late, we wouldn’t want you to overexert yourself,” Kai said, picking up a few glasses from the table and carrying them into the kitchen.
“Oh, come on, one more game won’t hurt. Besides, if we tire her, maybe she’ll be more willing to get into bed with us.” With a grin, Noah started to shuffle the cards, avoiding the glare Azurdee shot his way.
“Must you always make remarks like that?” she asked.
He shrugged. “What can I say? It’s hard to hold your tongue when you’re in the presence of a beautiful woman.”
His comment actually caught her off guard, her cheeks coloring.
“And unbelievably cute when you blush like that.” He smirked, seeing her cheeks darken even further. “Should I try to get your whole face to redden? I don’t think it would be that hard. Would just have to comment about those deliciously thick thighs of yours… that lovely chest… that tempting rump…”
“Noah. That’s no way to speak to a lady.”
“What if she likes it?” Noah retorted, narrowing his eyes in his brother’s direction. “Don’t think I don’t know your angle. You’re trying to act all well-mannered so she will fall for you, but fat chance of that.”
“Uh… let’s just play.” Azurdee intervened, grabbing the cards and attempting to shuffle them in the same fashion Noah had just done. To her dismay, when she bent the cards and tried to get the two stacks to weave together, the deck seemed to explode, scattering all over the room.
Noah burst out laughing. “Next time, princess, next time.”
Kai gave his brother a disapproving look before he helped Azurdee gather up the cards, handing them back to her. “Like this…” He got behind her, placing his hands on hers, patiently guiding her through the steps before the cards were properly shuffled.
Azurdee could barely focus on the task at hand. It was hard enough to keep breathing with Kai’s body pressed up against hers in such a way. She could feel his large member against the small of her back and her mind immediately dove into the fantasy world, picturing him naked in bed with her.
She tried to push the thought away, but it was impossible. His body rippled with lean muscle as he hovered over her, his hands wrapped around her wrists, keeping her pinned to the bed. His willing little victim.
Noah suddenly shoved him away. “That’s enough of that.”
The two brothers glared at each other and Azurdee thought that Noah would jump over the table and tackle his brother to the ground. To her relief, Kai sat down and they started to play.
As usual, Noah was winning by a considerable lead.
“Are you sure you’re not cheating?” Azurdee accused, wondering how he always seemed to know exactly what cards she had in her hand.
“I’m an honest man.” He replied, showing her that his sleeves were empty. “I’ll even show you my hand if you’d like.”
“No, no.” She answered, determined to win the game by her own skill.
But, of course, just like every other game, she lost horribly.
“A little tip, never play cards with Noah,” Kai whispered, his tone playful.
“Yeah. He stole all my cookies.” She pouted.
“Aww, don’t look at me like that. Here, a consolation prize.” He handed her a single cookie with a smile. “But only if you promise to go to bed with me tonight.”
Azurdee crossed her arms over her chest. Even though her mind was adamantly fantasizing about these two men, she wasn’t about to give into her desires just yet. After all, she was a virgin. Giving that up wasn’t something she was prepared to do with just anyone.
“I think you can take that as a no.” Kai teased his brother for his failed attempt at flirting. “Should I show you to your bedroom then. It’s not the nicest room in the house, but it’s definitely the safest.”
He brought her to the staircase where there was a hidden door, that was only visible once someone knew exactly what they were looking for. Kai opened it, revealing a small, cozy bedroom, tucked away underneath the stairs. “I hope this will be enough for you.”
Azurdee had to crouch down a bit when she went through the doorway, but once she was inside, the ceiling was the perfect height. “I think this will be just perfect.” The room had a nice, brass-framed bed, adorned with a simple, but warm duvet. A small nightstand. A lamp. It wasn’t much, and yet, it was everything she needed.
“We hope you have a good day’s rest.” He said. “Let me know if there’s anything you need. Don’t be afraid to ask. I’m upstairs, second door on your left. Noah is just across the hall from me.”
“Definitely come drop by for a visit,” Noah said, suddenly peeking his head into the doorway. “I would love the company.”
Azurdee chuckled a little. Noah’s flirtatious comments were actually starting to grow on her a little. “Good morning guys.”
“Good morning, Azurdee. Sleep well.” Kai made sure she was in bed before closing the door, casting her in utter darkness.
Chapter Sixteen
Azurdee slept soundly through the day, feeling safe and secure inside her little nook. The duvet clung around her like a lover, soothing her into a peaceful slumber.
When she woke up, she had no idea what time it was. All she knew was that she felt well-rested.
Rolling out of bed, she stretched her limbs in the darkness before she fumbled around for the doorknob. Finally finding it, she blinked at the light of the hallway, squinting slightly until her vision adjusted.
Once she stepped out of her room, she closed the door behind her, the sound of hushed whispers coming from the kitchen.
“We can’t let them know we have her here. If the nobles find out, we’ll be brought to the gallows.”
“What do you suggest? We just hand her over to that scumbag? You know Fredrick will use her as nothing more than a breeder for his offspring.”
“I want her to stay safe as much as you do, but we have to think of our own safety as well. We’re wanted in at least a dozen districts. Ever since our father died, we haven’t exactly been model citizens.”
Noah growled. “Don’t talk about him. Those nobles deserved exactly what they got for killing our father. He missed one payment on his rent – one – and they thought that was a good reason to kill him in cold blood. You weren’t there, Kai, you didn’t see it happen. You didn’t see his head roll onto the ground, his eyes lifeless before they kicked it to the fire and burned him to ash.”
There was silence for a moment. Azurdee bit her lip, remembering her own father’s death. He had been publicly executed for helping a lesser vampire rather than punishing him. Azurdee had been forced to watch, along with everyone else. His death hadn’t been justified, it had only served as a warning to other members of the nobility. Her heart tightened, remembering her dad. He had been a friend to her, comforting her when she was lonely and scared. After his death, she had felt helpless, especially in her mother’s cruel care.
Quietly, she tiptoed into the kitchen. “Good evening.” She said as if she had heard nothing of their conversation. She looked at them in a new light now that she knew what they had been through. No wonder they hated the nobles so much and felt entitled to steal from them. She didn’t blame them.
The two men turned, facing her. “Good evening,” Kai answered with a soft smile. “Did you sleep well?”
“I did, thank you.” Azurdee nodded, noting the awkwardness in the room. “What are you guys doing, just standing in the middle of the kitchen anyway?” She glanced at the stove to see if anything was cooking, but there wasn’t even a frying pan to be seen.
“Looks like you’ve been reported kidnapped.” Noah handed her the newspaper where a sketch of her took up most of the front page. “From what the article says, your mother is distraught and paying a handsome reward for whoever brings you back in time for your wedding.”
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