"It's not far from here." I and Alex eventually get out of the woods and enter the town. As I walk, I notice all kind of mystical creatures. "I must be dreaming. There is no way they're all real! How can this be happening?"
I look around at everyone and everything questioning this alternate reality. Alex catches me stunned at the surroundings and finally breaks the silence. "What's the matter? You act as you've never seen a leprechaun before." I am passing a small man in a green hat with a red beard and long hair. He stops what he was working on and is staring at Alex with a look of respect. As I keep walking, I notice that all around me, every creature has stopped to watch Alex...and Me.
"Alex, do you and your family.....rule the land?"
"As I said, you'll learn a lot more about me with time."
'Why doesn't he give me any honest and true answers?' As I continue walking, I can't help but look back and forth between the creatures and Alex. Some of them are staring at me, too. 'Do they pity me? Do they think I have fallen for his trap and am about to be lured to my death?' I look at Alex again. He's so muscular, manly, and confident. Something about him makes me feel as if he wouldn't hurt me, but if he did I might....Like it.
I and Alex continue walking along the cobblestone-paved road curves. Ahead of me is a large castle up on a hill, and it seems to look over the entire city. "Is that where we're headed?"
"Yes. Welcome to my home, Claire." I gulp. It's beautiful and mysterious and slightly ominous.
***
I approach the main gates, Alex opens them and lets me across the threshold. He then locks the gate behind me. 'There's no turning back now.'
I'm in complete awe as Alex walks me through the castle. I feel as if I'm in some sort of trance. And being in Alex's castle, where he feels at home, I notice how much more relaxed he seems. It only makes me want to stare at him more. 'What is it about him....?'
Alex stops walking with me when I get to a certain hallway. He motions to two doors. One is further down the hall, and one is closer to the grand staircase. "Take your pick."
"That one down there, please."
"Very well." He leads me down the hall to the room I have selected. He opens the door and the two of us step inside.
As beautiful as the room is, I'm still uncomfortable and overwhelmed. 'I just can't believe this is actually happening to me!'
"Is this to your liking?"
"Yes. Thank you." Alex points to the wardrobe on the other side of the room. "There are some clothes in there. Pick out whatever you'll be most comfortable to sleep in. Anything you want.
He leaves, and I go and open the wardrobe.
"Wow, I look irresistible in this. This will make Alex unable to take his eyes off of me!" After I finish getting changed, There's a knock on the door. I go to answer it. Alex is back. The first thing he does is gaze at me intensely. Maybe even longingly, It's hard for me to be sure. "I just wanted to make sure you were getting settled in okay."
"I am. Thank you for letting me stay here." 'Oh my god, he looks even sexier in his nightwear. How is that possible?'
"I can still sense there's something you're not telling me." He walks over to the grand bed in my room and sits on the edge of it. Then he motions for me to do the same. "You can tell me what's on your mind. I want tp help make sure you're comfortable." I bite my lower lip and look into his eyes. 'I can't believe how kind he is. Is this all an act, or can I really trust a vampire?'
I sigh and tell him about all of my concerns and discomfort. He silently listens and nods his head along. He is good at telling me comforting words and giving me thoughtful advice. 'How is he so easy to talk to?' "Anyway, I'm sure you don't want to sit here and listen to me all night."
Alex places a hand on my knee. I feel a heat radiated from him and crawls up my thigh. It makes me lean in closer to him. "I promise you, Claire, everything will feel much better in the morning."
I stare at his lips. They're red and so vividly contrast against his pale skin. I wonder what it would feel like to kiss him? I instantly snap out of my thoughts and focus on Alex. Alex then takes his hand off of me, and it saddens me.
He motions to a door in my room that I hadn't noticed before. "You even picked the room connected to mine. so, I will be right through there if you need anything at all." I nod my head. I'm very grateful, but still very shaken up and worried. Alex seems to notice this about me. He moves closer to me on the bed.
I get the sense that he wants to comfort me. He reaches out and takes my hand in his. I notice how perfectly my hands fit together. 'This doesn't feel anything like holding James's hand.'
Alex's hand is big and strong. And his touch makes me feel much more relaxed. 'Gosh, What is it that I'm feeling?' Alex seems to sense this, and his head leans in towards me. The air is thick with tension, and I can feel just how much my body wants him. I want to know what makes me feel this way.
I know it's wrong to fantasize about him whereas he's just helping me but I can't help it. There is no denying the chemistry between us. 'I don't know if I am going to be able to resist him....'
Alex leans in, but I turn my head just in time. Alex pauses, his lips lingering centimeters away from my skin. I want to turn back. 'But I can't do that to James.' My skin sizzles where his lips should've been long after he pulls away from me. "Goodnight, Claire."
"Goodnight, Alex." Alex heads over to my bedroom door. He opens it and goes to leave, but before he does, he stops himself and looks back at one last time giving me a sexy devilish grin. "This...is going to be very interesting time for me to practice my self-control." He then leaves before I can say anything back, He closes the door and you lay on my back, my heart pounding 'Alex worries about being able to control himself around me? Me? A sexy, hot, dangerous vampire wants me. And I want him, too....'
"That makes two of us, Alex."