Thalia
Being at home alone maybe wasn't my best decision ever, Griffin had placed me on the couch and had given me some of the blood I had in the fridge and it helped me get a bit of strength back enough to take a shower got into my own pj's (Shorts and a T-shirt) and make it back down to the sitting room. But honestly, I felt like that took all of my energy. I was just settling in when I heard his car turning into my driveway he stopped and climbed out I just thought how the hell am I going to get up and open the door when I heard the door open and saw him walking in like he owned the place.
I was about to open my mouth when he came to a halt in front of me;
"Before you start talking or even think about saying anything, don't all you have to do is listen, got that?"
I closed my mouth because I was indeed at the point of saying something.
"First you look as pale as a damn ghost why in the hell would you choose to be on your own do you know what the hell you went through and how close you were to dying? Now this is what is going to happen first you're going to take some of my blood and drink it and yes you are because it will help you heal and second you are going to listen to every word I say very carefully, got that."
Without hesitation, he rolled up his jacket sleeve and using a small dagger he made a deep cut at his wrist and pressed it against my mouth. Normally the sight of blood made me want to gag but as I looked at the deep crimson blood and smelled the intoxicating scent of it, I never wanted to taste something so badly in my life. I would like to say that I was hesitant but that would have been a lie the moment his blood touched my lips I was done for. The smell and taste were intoxicating and I felt like I would never be able to have enough of it.
Dario
I knew that the moment my blood touched her lips and she began to suck at the blood streaming out of the cut she was lost and so was I for that matter. All I wanted was to take her upstairs and not leave her bed for a very long time but I forced myself to stay calm that had to wait when she gave little moans of pleasure, I swear she almost undid me, it took all the force and willpower I possessed to not ravish her right then and there. After a few minutes, I pulled my wrist away, by the little sound of protest it was clear she wasn't happy. She looks a bit dazed for a few seconds until reality caught up with her. When she looked up at me the pretties blush appeared on her cheeks, she looked so damn cute.
"You wanted to say something."
"Yes, I have a lot to say in fact. First off, I want to make sure you're listening and I want you to get it so I will make it very clear: I DO NOT CARE WETHER YOU CAN OR CAN'T HAVE CHILDREN. I WANT YOU FROM NOW UNTIL THE DAY I DIE. IF BY SOME MIRACLE WE HAVE KIDS THAT WOULD BE GREAT BUT IF NOT, THEN THAT WOULD BE FINE TOO. AS LONG AS I HAVE YOU BESIDE ME, I WILL BE HAPPY. Did you get it was that clear enough for you?"
She looked at me and it was clear that having raised my voice clearly took her by surprise.
"You are quite sure about it then?"
"Yes, and secondly: This consort nonsense ends today I don't want you just as my consort I want you as my wife. I almost lost you Thalia; it almost nearly drove me insane when I thought I would lose you. I want you around always. I want you in my home with all your damn books and paints and artsy things. I want to wake up next to you and fall asleep with you in my arms. I want to be there when you miss the sun and try and fill that missing peace in your soul. So;"
Getting down on his knee the dark prince, the vampire that turned my world and heart inside out kneeled in front of me and out of his jacket pocket pulled out a very old jewelry box it was small and made out of purple velvet he opened it slowly and held it out to me. Inside was the most beautiful ring I had ever seen it had a single pink diamond in the center surrounded by small roses with vines spreading out that not only held the diamond in place but also surrounded the band or ring it wasn't gold but silver and it looked very old and handmade.
"This was my great-great grandmother's ring my great-great grandfather gave it to her and their love lasted over 900 years and probably would have lasted longer if it wasn't for the fact that they were murdered by vampire hunters. There used to be a moonstone in the center but during the last raid over 800 years ago, the moonstone was damaged beyond repair after talking it over with my parents and Lucian and Willow. Lucian offered me this pink diamond to use to repair the ring it was Lucians mothers ring and since you're their daughter in every way to them they wanted you to have it. So, I had the ring mended and I think it turned out great. A perfect blend of my family and history with yours. So… Will you Thalia be my wife and princess and be by my side for however long we may live?"
Thalia
His words and all the thought and time he put into the ring and in how he asked me to marry him filled my heart with so much joy and love. As I sat looking at him, I thought he never looked more handsome or more vulnerable than he did at this moment.
"Yes, your Grace I would love to be your wife and princess."
In his joy, he stood up and picked me up off the couch, and crushed me to him kissing me until I was pretty sure I forgot my name. After what felt like forever, he broke the kiss and placed the ring that held so much meaning and love on my finger where it will stay forever.
The next morning after waking up in his arms I still had to make sure it wasn't all a dream. After we had breakfast, we left to go and tell his family as well as Lucian and Willow that we were going to get married.
Needless to say, everyone was over the moon. Willow, Danica, and the queen all went into wedding mode even Francisca and Dominique helped. Rose and Skye were just as happy and said that they knew it all along and that it was just a matter of time. I wanted to see Vladimir and thank him for all he did to help not only me but my friends as well. He of course was with the human girl Gabriella and they both looked to be in good spirits. The king and queen had invited her to stay in Nosferatu since she has been in our world for so long, she accepted but did ask if she could travel to the human world to at least find out what became of her family and friends. Vladimir said he take her himself after the king and queen gave their consent to her request. Rose and Skye also offered to help her get a job at the coffee shop they both work at but Vladimir said no to that stating that first she must become accustomed to being free and find out what she wants to do.
I on the other hand had to hang up my guard uniform for good and got the most wonderous send-off from Lucian and my fellow guards. Their touching words and send brought tears to my eyes and I will miss working alongside them every day, but I have given a lot of thought to what I would like to do now and have decided that I would like to fully embrace life as a full-time artist. Who knows I might even be able to sell my art in multiple realms.
The trial of Lord Marcus and Serafina was held the day after our engagement party. Needless to say, after everything they did came to light there was no one who would stand for them. The people were out for blood the king who normally is very kind and considerate was in this case not forgiving. The crimes they committed were server but worst than that they went after the king's family because to my surprise I found out that even before I became Dario's consort the royal family already considered me a part of their family. The king was also angered by what they did to Rose and Skye but even more for what they did to Gabriella for she was a mere child when they took her and the scars, she bears will always remind her of the horrors she had to endure.
The king, therefore, sentences them to the most server punishment in our kingdom death by sunrise. Even to the end Lord Marcus did not so any regret or remorse Serafina didn't show remorse but did have a lot to say about why she would be a better choice and that she only did what she did for the good of the royal family. No one listened to her and when everything was over a part of me felt relieved that at least they will never be able to harm another soul ever again.
Our wedding took place exactly three weeks after we got engaged and everyone I care for and loved was there. It was truly a beautiful event that took place under the light of a full moon in the palace gardens and as we said the ancient bonding words, I knew that even though I had to wait for so long and endure so much pain and hardships that it was all worth it in the end for the love I received would truly last forever.