Evangelina POV
I arrived at our chambers to bathe alone, the king summoned all three of his sons for private matters. So Caruso reluctantly left my side and promised to be back when supper was served. I was disappointed because I was anticipating finally becoming one with my husband. I hoped the king would not keep Caruso from me for too long. I undressed and went to the wash chamber to the large copper tub and soaked in the warm water. While I was soaking all that came to mind was when Caruso kissed me in the training yard. I could not help but smile at our passionate connection. I began to scrub my body with the wash cloth and then submerged myself under to get my hair wet. 'I wonder what Caruso would be doing with me if he was here in this tub with me?' I blushed as my imagination went wild then sat up disappointed.
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Caruso POV
'Father could not have picked a more horrible moment to summon a meeting!' I brooded while I made my way to his study. I strolled in with an irritated look. Both of my brothers were already present and my father was seated behind his table. He looked flustered and frustrated. Alek decided to taunt me. "It's about damn time you arrive, if you're ever tardy when I'm king I'll have you be headed." Merek gave him a look of hatred and I scoffed at his threat. "You can try princess but we all know you don't like getting you hands dirty."
"Enough!" Our father declared, pounding the wooden table in frustration. "We have a problem and if we start fighting amongst ourselves we will be destroyed. So the three of you must focus and work together because our kingdom needs to prepare for war! King Ezra, my ally for thirty years has passed and his son Prince Ambrose is to be coronated in a few days. He has sent word that once he is crowned he will attack Inferno, kill us all, gaining our allies. We must prepare, Caruso I need you to get our military together and..." Alek cut him off, "Father wait. Why must you always war monger? We should first send an emissary to try and make terms. Perhaps he will agree and come back into the fold."
Merek scoffed, "Prince Ambrose does not want to fall in line and take orders as his father did. Why do you think he has declared war on us Alek? He will not listen to anyone until he has conquered our kingdom. If we send an emissary he will kill him and send us his head."
Our father held up his hand for Alek and Merek to be quiet. I stood silent, listening.
"Merek is right and I do not take threats idly Alek!" The king waved the small scroll from Ambrose, in his hand up in the air. "Once I, King Toran Dracu, is threatened there's no stopping me from eliminating my enemies. That is how Inferno has always been ruled, no mercy is given to those who take up arms against us. Forgiveness is for the gods to pass, not mortals. I do not forgive my enemies. They will be taught a lesson and flayed with their men in our courtyard. That's what has always been done for generations, Dracu tradition above all! Caruso, how many men in our army?"
"Twelve thousand strong, including our Calvary father. And when we call our banners we will have an army of thirty thousand."
Fathers mouth slowly manifested into a sardonic smirk. "Perfect! That is not including our abilities, those southerners don't stand a chance. Though I am old I can still let my beast have its way. One last time at least, let them come. I will devour them like I used to devour my past enemies. Come now, let us sit and strategize a plan for the protection of our people and for our counter attack."
The three of us sat and began to forge plans. I made an effort to focus but all I could do was sit and ponder on my wife. It was a strange feeling being responsible for someone else now. I lived and breathed sword training, war strategies and battles before I was married. Now here I am, distracted right in the middle of my forté, how fickle.
"Caruso?!" My father scolded me. I pushed away the distractions from my mind. "Pardon father?" He shook his head at me. "I asked if you have recruited young men for more archers and begun to train them before you went to marry? Seriously Caruso where is your head at?"
Alek chuckled, "who can blame him father? He's newly wedded and his wife is exquisite. I'd of skipped this meeting and made love to her continuously. She's absolutely scrumptious!" He licked his lips taunting me further. I peered into Alek's eyes with fury. 'Merek was right, he is intrigued with Evangelina.' I could feel my eyes getting red and my demon inching me forward. I wanted to rip off his head! I stood up with my fists clenched and I growled deeply. Alek smirked, stood up and continued to antagonize me. "It seems I hit a nerve. Caruso the mighty warrior smitten by a woman, you're weak."
Merek stood between us facing Alek with red eyes as well. The king let a low growl escape from his lips, "Caruso calm yourself! If I let my beast out now, I won't have strength for the war. Alek shut your mouth before you get yourself killed! Merek, detain your brother or I shall have you both thrown into the cells!" Merek grabbed my shoulders but it was too late I lunged for Alek. I felt my fingers extend to claws and my fangs became visible. A look of fear crossed Alek's face once I began to choke him. "Don't ever look upon my wife! She is mine and I will rip you to pieces if you come near her!" I roared while I squeezed his throat. My claws dug into his neck and blood oozed out slowly. Merek grabbed my wrists and tossed me backwards like I was a rag doll. He had turned along with me. My father stood watching us with red eyes, I could tell he wanted to attack me but he restrained his inner beast. "Caruso enough!" He yelled at me but I was furious. Alek was on the floor gasping for air and my father was now by his side. Merek was facing me attempting to calm my rage. He whispered, "nows not the time. We will get him once our father is gone. If you hurt him any further father will throw you and I in the dungeons and both our wives will be his. We won't be able to protect them so please, calm down and save it for when it matters."
My fangs retracted, my claws turned back to hands and I felt the heat dissipate after a few moments. Merek was still calming me when my father scolded us.
"Caruso you're the worst! I told you to control your demon. We all have the curse and we can control it except for you, you've gone too far! For generations the Dracu men have dealt with our demon curse but you! You're fortunate I still need you for this war. If you weren't my son I'd have you tortured and killed. Leave from my sight! You almost killed my son, your brother the crown prince! Merek you as well! This is what I get for marrying that witch, both of you have double the demons!"
Merek and I exited the study, my finger tips were stained with my brothers blood. "Caruso, you need to calm yourself. We almost ended up in the dungeons."
I nodded my head, "I know and I am sorry to bring you in the middle of this Merek. I am truly sorry. You're right about Alek, when the time is right I will help you kill him." Merek placed a free hand on my shoulder, "there's nothing to forgive little brother. I warned you about him, anyway I have a plan, I will give you the details once it's time. Caruso you have so much hostility built up. Come, let's go for a hunt. There's nothing like a fresh kill to lighten our senses. It will help to get all this rage out."
I wanted to return to my wife but I needed to cool down because I could end up hurting her if she provoked me in any way. I hadn't been with a woman in a month because of our betrothal. I feasted on that buck about a day or so ago and it was time kill again. Therefore, I had better hunt with my brother."
Merek and I left the castle and wandered into the deep forest leagues away. The sun was almost set and we scanned the woods for fresh game. I watched Merek allow his demon to come forth. His eyes turned crimson, his hands elongated and his fangs came forth. "Caruso," Merek whispered. His long finger pointed at some wild boars and I nodded. I felt my mouth water and my fangs come forth, my claws grew and my eyes saw red again. Merek and I prowled towards the herd of boars quietly. The distracted boars grunted using their tusks to eat roots in the ground, some feasted on berries. Those tusks hurt when they scratched or got stuck in the skin. Merek lunged forward and grabbed a large squealing male and I chased after the rest of the herd that ran away, attempting to snatch one. I chased after them but then noticed a loud roar and came to a halt. I was face to face with a large bear. I knew it would attack. It stood up and aggressively stomped, I let a demonic growl escape my lips, not backing down and the bear charged for me. I pounced for its thick neck and dug my claws into its flesh ripping fast and tearing its stinking flesh. It groaned in pain as I bit into its neck and yanked, blood spilled out of its veins and spit a chunk from its throat. The bear's thick black claws tore into my back and I growled in pain but did not stop my assault. The bear twisted, scratched and threw me around while it bled out but I kept attacking it with an evil fury. I landed hard on a few rocks when it dug its claws into my side and tossed me but I lunged back at it. The bear roared in pain, I climbed its bloody body and cracked its neck. It instantly fell to the ground and I licked my fingers smiling, I saw Merek watching me standing by a pine tree. "That was quite impressed Caruso. I've never once wanted to encounter a bear but now watching you have all the fun makes me jealous." We both chuckled and I winced in pain while my body healed itself from all the damage the bear had done to me. "The only reason I attacked is because I can heal myself, if I was like you I would have ran away scared. Why did you not assist me with your mind control? You could have command the bear to turn away before he attacked. But you did not because you wanted to see how far I could get lost, letting the demon take over, didn't you? You wanted to see how strong I am? You know these injuries would have killed a regular man, even you along with any other Dracu." Merek's red eyes twinkled and he nodded while he approached me and threw his giant boar next to me. "True, but I am not sorry. Now I know that you can kill anyone I need you to kill, without straining yourself. If they strike you, no harm will come to you. Anyway, let's eat, I've never tasted bear before." He smirked while he yanked a chunk of meat from the dead beast and bit into its raw flesh with his sharp fangs. "It has a decent taste but I still prefer venison, that meat is like butter." I declared while I chewed a chunk of bear. Merek and I feasted on the bear and decided to take the boar back to the castle kitchens to be cooked. After all, we could not go on a hunt and come back empty handed.
We found a stream and washed all the blood off of our bodies, our clothing was not completely cleaned but we didn't mind the few stains. Merek and I dropped off the dead boar and departed our separate ways. When I reached my chambers I did not expect to find my beautiful wife asleep. I glanced over at the small table and saw an assortment of cold food. Guilt over took me, I had lost track of time on my hunt and forgot that I promised to be back by supper. I quickly went to the bath and washed myself thoroughly so I could lay down. I dried my wet hair quickly with a cloth and lay beside my bride naked, I was hungry for her now. Evangelina's long straight hair covered half her face so I moved it out of the way, to glimpse her beauty. The dim moonlight danced on her features making her more radiant. I stared at her long thick lashes and full lips with need. Her milk white skin was soft and smelled of lavender and vanilla, her thin white night dress clung to all her curves. I felt my body crave her so I began my kisses at her neck, she moved slowly under me.
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Evangelina POV
I felt hot breath on my neck and shivers ran up and down my spine. My eyes fluttered open and I locked eyes with my husband. His fingers slowly removed my dress strap off my shoulder and he softly kissed my décolleté. My back arched at the sensitive feeling and my sex throbbed with desire. Caruso slid down the other strap, pulling my dress down to reveal my breasts. I shuttered at my nakedness and then let out a soft moan when he took my peaks into his mouth and sucked. I grasped his back and dug my nails deep into his flesh. These new sensations caused my body to loose control. He kissed both breasts and ripped off my dress, he was already naked. He looked into my eyes and I nodded my head, urging him forward, I was ready. Caruso grinned and moved a section of hair behind my ear then we kissed with passion. I parted my lips to let his tongue explore, I felt his hand under my waist grasping my bottom. My legs parted instinctively and I felt his stiff member at my entrance yearning for me. He pressed himself to me and let out a groan while he sucked my neck. I placed my hands on his back trying to push him inside me but he stopped kissing my chest. "Not yet," he stated while he sucked on my breasts again then made his way down to my stomach. I moaned slightly at the touch and once his mouth reached my mound of nerves I let out a soft cry. He fervently sucked and my hands grasped a handful of his black curls while I released and moaned erratically. Caruso did not stop and I felt my body shake uncontrollably while my sensations went wild, I was lost in pleasure. I felt his member slowly enter and I winced for a few moments at the pain of his girth. Caruso held me carefully while he gently thrusted, getting my body used to him. 'We are one.' I thought to myself while I savored this new found pleasure. We both moaned when his thrusts became harder and faster, it did not hurt anymore, it was wonderful. I called out his name and he spilled his seed deep inside me. He kept his motion and I felt my body tense while I climaxed. Our eyes met and we both smiled at each other then we kissed passionately. Caruso and I made love, over and over again all night. I simply could not get enough of him nor he of me.
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