Even though I had finally fallen asleep last night I woke up early, exhausted.
I decided to make breakfast for the hunter and myself,
even though I would only eat for the flavor.
Zadkiel casually came out of the bedroom in the same
full hunter attire as the night before, "What duty never takes a day off?"
He gave a short grin, "Not particularly no, and 'we' have a lot to get started on.
First things first, I need you to stop playing innocent.
You're practically Queen of the vampires now,
there's no innocence about you.
Even if you do take the form of a beautiful young woman."
I beamed a smile at his back handed compliment,
"Is that why you think I'm 'playing'.
You don't think I have any rhyme or reason to my innocence.
I have never committed a crime besides the extraction and death of demons.
Same crimes as you, are they not?"
He raised his eyebrow slightly, "Fair point madam,
but I want us to be completely open with one another and I want to trust you;
I just am having a hard time. Just so you know, my gut is never wrong.
So we will need to talk about last night eventually."
Blinking lightly at his I had to turn around casually to hide
my blushing cheeks that were forming,
"I am a complicated case, but in due time I suppose.
Don't you think I should have a hard time trusting you as well?
I mean you are out to get my entire race.
How do I know I'm not a part of that?"
Taking a seat at the dinner table he put his boots
up on the tables edge, "Exactly why I wanted to stay the night;
might as well get comfortable with each other now darlin."
My chest stirred nervously at the thought of getting
oh, so close with the hunter.
"Then I'll let you in on how my powers work.
I consume the demon's energy, and they remain inside
of my body, until I break them down.
You know how chemical enzyme's work?
Like that, but like a supernatural enzyme."
I giggled at my own comparison, and he impressively nodded,
"Very intriguing. Definitely, never heard of that before.
So, you're like a vessel? In a way?"
If I agreed to that analogy, it could either be taken bad, or good,
"I wouldn't say like that, more of a trash compactor?"
I gave out another short laugh. I could tell he was slightly amused,
but he rubbed his chin as he thought on it,
"Still, you're holding in demons, the more you take in
the more you withhold; a vessel."
Crossing my arms, I stopped to look at him slightly defensive,
"Is that bad? I am still killing them. Some just take longer than others.
Depending on their age." He gave me a satisfied nod.
"So, what's your plan then?"
I hated thinking about that question. I never had a plan.
Sangui would ask me what my next step would be once he left,
but I could never give a clear answer, because I wasn't exactly
the type to plan things out, I just, did it.
I would live my life and wait for things to happen or encounters.
"There isn't one." I nonchalantly finished up cooking and
plated the food as I placed it in front of where the hunter
was sitting on the barstools of the island splitting
between the living room and the kitchen.
He tipped his hat in thanks, but didn't start eating,
he turned to look at me as I stood on the other side with my own small portion.
"That's why I'm here ma'am. To keep you organized, and in check."
Giving him an annoyed look, I stated,
"Look, I don't need a babysitter. I'm learning. On my own. In my own time."
As annoyed as I was getting, I couldn't help enjoying his presence at the same time.
As he smirked, he continued, "Good thing I'm not the babying type.
It's just that, things are getting a bit more chaotic than the
Worldwide Hunter Agency would like to admit.
That's where I come in. To see what the King was up to
and now I want to be sure that the new Queen will never be a threat to humanity."
I stood and stared directly at him for a moment,
"Well, there you have it, I told you what I do, how it works,
and that I have no plan to go about it. I kind of have a similar objective really.
Your foods getting cold by the way."
I gestured at the plate I prepared and turned to place mine in the dishwasher.
"I'm not convinced sweetheart. What happened last night?"
I ran my tongue across my top teeth in frustration and turned towards him,
"You really want to know?" I beamed a cheeky smile at him with amused eyes,
"I pleasured myself for the first time in my existence and it felt so fucking good!"
His face was stone-cold, yet his eyes were betraying him.
Then he blinked and smirked, "Interesting response.
I can't doubt that it was an honest one."
I couldn't tell him the whole truth, because that would mean
he would know how capable the demons are at controlling me in a way.
Manipulating me; but I wouldn't let it happen again,
because I am the grand manipulator.
"Now what exactly does or would the WWHA want or expect of me exactly?"
I didn't want to have anything to do with any organization
or government federations, but here I am,
already being tracked down and involved.
"Your complete and full cooperation."
He spoke so simply, like he wasn't the one trying to be coaxed
into being caged and controlled like an animal,
that wasn't going to happen.
"I won't be in the way, and I won't harm any humans. That's it, so leave me be."
I had a feeling not cooperating meant making more enemies.
Sangui never mentioned or explained the WWHA, or how to get them off my back.
It would've been nice if he had.
Zadkiel had finished his plate before I even noticed,
"Pretty good darlin." He picked up the plate and walked around
to where I had been standing and placed the plate in the sink.
He stood right next to me and then he turned as he was face to face with mine,
he looked down and then looked back up, directly into my eyes,
"I know what they want. They want you on a leash.
I don't think that's fair either. That's why I came first.
To assess, to reason, and to find out what your goals are."
Staring back into his silvery blue eyes, I wanted him so bad,
my nails were scratching on the counter that I hadn't even noticed I had backed into.
I was biting down on my bottom lip and all I wanted him to do
was bend me over right here, right now.
Asmodeus whispered in my head and tried to encourage me to pursue my desires.
When he stepped back, I looked away to take a breath;
I didn't want to lose control again, or allow the demon to win,
so I took hold and composed myself back together.
The intensity I felt from him was enticing, exhilarating.
He was waiting for a response, I turned back to face him completely back together,
"Thanks, I appreciate that, but I can take care of myself."