Bloody dreams of you

@ Jinx...

Thibault hummed at her insistence, pulling her against him as he kissed her back, nibbling on her earlobe before trailing kisses along her jaw and neck. "I just want to make sure they're alright.. That their fighting isn't my fault." He sighed, kissing her deeply as his hands roamed her body. He'd feel incredibly guilty if he was the cause of his sister's problems with her bond, even though he wasn't fond of Walter. But by now he was pretty focused on Cassia and her teasing, having missed her these past few days.

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Bernadetted finally let out a choked sob as he swore to never break their bond, moving into his arms as she held him tightly, gladly kissing him back. She'd been so scared that he would do it, that he'd break the bond, as she knew that if he had she wouldn't have survived it. She tucked her head in against his chest as she held him, fingers gripping his shirt as she fought to calm down, letting out a shaky sigh. "Walter I thought you were going to die yesterday, and you're clearly injured. I'm allowed to have one night of uneasy sleep over that." She murmured, looking up at him as she leaned her head into his hand, nodding a little as he asked her to stay and forgive him. "There's nothing to forgive, Walter.. I love you."

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Rosemarie nodded, taking his hand as they walked out to the car. She smiled at Celtin as he got into the car, waving a little. "Good morning, Celtin. Are you excited to be coming with us?" She asked curiously, wondering if he really wanted to be coming, or was only going along with them because he felt like he had to.

@ katahdin
Cassia moaned as he teased her earlobe. "My love do not worry about them, they will work it out, their bond is strong." she said and kissed him back pulling her nightgown off. She moaned and arched against his hands naked beneath his touch now. She loved that she had been able to bring him back to their bed. She ran her hands up his bare chest and then down pushing his pants back off. Once he stepped out of them she wrapped her arms around him and pulled him back into bed her on top of him. Later that morning once they had dragged themselves out of bed and showered Cassia sat her legs in Thibault's lap as she ate breakfast at the table with him. She loved how his hand would come down and rub her legs occasionally as they ate. She knew it was important to him that they reconnected after not only their time apart but after realizing she was now a witch and would be remaining as such. She knew he needed to know she would always love him first and she hoped that he would feel that after their talk with Walter and Bernadette.

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Walter nodded softly. "One night... I can live with that. I'm sorry I was just worried about you too." he said and kissed her head. "I love you Bernadette and I will be fine. It's not that bad." he said and relaxed as she said there was nothing to forgive and that she loved him. He kissed her and they spent the rest of the morning making up. They ate breakfast privately but then Walter took her hand. "We do need to go and talk to your brother and Cassia."

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Celtin grinned. "Yes I am excited to get some time off and away from the politics of other vampires." he smirked. Zane chuckled. "What am I a fairy princess?" he joked and Celtin laughed. "You're my brother." he said and Zane grinned at his friend. "Thanks man." Zane looked down at Rosemarie and kissed her head pulling her into her gently. "How do you feel this morning?" he asked worried at how the plane ride was going to make her feel with the baby.

@ Jinx...

Thibault was happy to spend his first morning home after his trip making love to his bond, knowing that they needed the time to reconnect after being apart, and after everything that had happened yesterday. He was still nervous about Cassia learning magic, but he knew that she was right and that her learning to defend herself was necessary, but it would be hard for him to not be anxious and worried throughout her lessons. He grazed his fingers up and down her leg absentmindedly as he ate his breakfast and read over the day's newspaper, looking over at Cassia once she had finished her meal. "Ready to go speak with Walter and Bernadette?" He asked.

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"You need to rest and take care of yourself too, Walter. I saw the way you moved when you were preparing to leave, you're hurting." Bernadette pointed out, smoothing her hands over his chest and arms gently, not wanting to accidentally hurt him. "I love you too, Walter, and I'm allowed to worry, just like you worry about me." She kissed him back, happily falling back into bed with him. After they'd showered and eaten breakfast she nodded with a sigh as he asked if she was ready to speak with her brother, squeezing his hand nervously. "Yes, I'm ready."

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Rosemarie smiled and giggled as the two teased one another, leaning into Zane's arms as he pulled her into his side. "I'm feeling alright. A little nervous, but I've taken the nausea medicine that the doctor gave me, so hopefully I'll be alright. I also have something to help me sleep, so hopefully I'll be able to sleep the entire flight." She said, kissing his cheek. She hoped that they wouldn't have to be boxed up for travel again, but she knew that it was possible, and if that was the case she'd want to spend her time resting and taking care of herself, even though she'd be worried about them.

@ katahdin
Cassia knew Thibault was still nervous about her learning magic and though she didn't yet understand it she wanted to trust him and be cautious about magic as well. They met up with Walter and Bernadette. They had met on neutral ground and all sat down in the library at the table. She looked at Walter. He looked bruised and she took Thibualt's hand knowing he would feel guilty for this.

Walter sat down with Bernadette across from Thibault and Cassia. He was glad to see them doing well. It meant they were on the right path. "We are discussing Cassia's training today because we want her to be capable of protecting herself and who she wants to, and be able to deflect not only physical but mental attacks as well. anything she wants to learn past that is up to her but knowing her she will discuss it first with Thibault. I am offering my services not only until she can protect herself but anytime she needs it. I do not want to be trained by someone that would try to use the training against her or Thibault. If I am unavailable I know many in the community with the same dedication to honest and pure magic and will happily refer her to them if the need ever arises." Walter looked around the table. "Any question or something anyone would like to say?" he asked.

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Zane nodded. "We will both be boxed up again. But there will be a bed. Once we are in cruising altitude you should take advantage of that." he said. "Meals will also be served when you are ready for them all you have to do is press the call button." Zane said knowing she hated having to fly separate from him.

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Bernadette was nervous about sitting across from Thibault after what had happened yesterday, keeping her hand on his arm while she sat at the edge of her seat, ready to throw herself in front of him if Thibault got angry again. She squeezed his arm reassuringly as he explained everything to her brother and Cassia, wanting him to know that she supported him, even though she didn't feel up to saying anything to her brother at the moment.

Thibault listened closely as Walter spoke, his hand resting on Cassia's thigh as he thought everything over. It was a lot to consider, especially since Cassia could be in danger, and it meant having Walter or other witches in his house. "That seems reasonable.. Does that mean you will be wanting to live here during her training, or do you plan on living somewhere else?" He asked.

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Rosemarie frowned a little as he confirmed that he'd have to be boxed up again, snuggling closer as she pressed a kiss to her cheek. "Alright.. I'll probably eat as soon as I can and then sleep the rest of the flight.. I hope it'll be a quick flight though." She sighed, pouting a little as she looked at them.

@ katahdin
Walter nodded at Thibault's point about where he would live while Cassia was trained. "Cassia is a quick learner and I am hoping the basics of her training will not take more than a month. If you are still waiting for you and your sister to visit as planned that only extends our trip a week or two. Now this does assume Cassia will be training daily for most the day. If it takes longer than our planned time I will find a cottage nearby there Cassia and I could meet up somewhere else to do magic as I know she is uncomfortable beining magic into the house as it is now." he said. He looked over at Bernadette. "Or we might leave sooner to find a cottage to rent." he said knowing he would want to talk that over privately with his bond.

Cassia did not speak up about living arrangements. It was not her place but it made sense for him to stay here, at least it did to her. But when he mentioned the training plan she shook her head. "I will need days off to rest and recharge as well as to spend with Thibault at least two if not three out of the week." she said and ran a hand over Thibault's hand on her thigh squeezing it gently. She looked at Thibault and bit her lip. "If we could have a little place built Thibault I could use it for magic when they are gone, or if other witches come to stay it will be a better option than having them in the house." She suggested hoping they could talk about it more later. She didn't want him to be uncomfortable in their home.

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Zane smiled softly. "It's about the same distance flying as it was to get over here. But the drive will be longer. We will stop in a hotel though once we land." he said and kissed her head. "Did you get the sleeping draft from the doctor? I know you had a hard time sleeping last time." he said stroking her back gently as he spoke. He hated to leave her but there just hadn't been any time to change things. They had barely had enough time to make room for a second coffin.

@ Jinx...

"We can work with four days a week." Bernadette said quickly. As much as she wanted to help Cassia, she wanted to have time with Walter for herself, so she understood Cassia's insistence on having time to rest and spend time with her bond. "As for the living situation, I can begin looking for a home for Walter and I to live in not far from here, so that way there's no extra stress over having us living in your home." She explained, taking Walter's hand and squeezing his hand, hoping that that arrangement would make it easier for everyone.

Thibault nodded a little as his sister spoke, agreeing with what she had to say. "You both are more than welcome to stay as long as you wish, but finding your own space might make it easier for everyone to rest on the days where there are no lessons." He explained, brushing his thumb gently along Cassia's skin.

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Rosemarie nodded when he asked about the sleeping medicine from the doctor, relaxing in his arms as he rubbed her back soothingly. "Yes. I'll take it before I eat, so by the time I'm finished I should be ready to fall asleep." She murmured, pressing a kiss to his cheek before looking over at Celtin. "Do you not like traveling either? Or do you not mind it?"

@ katahdin
Walter nodded. "Very well. I know you just got back Thibault so I am not suggesting we begin lessons again until Tuesday. That gives you today and the next two days." he said knowing he needed the time to heal as well. At any time you have questions about what we are doing Thibault feel free to ask if it will set your mind at ease." he said and then took Bernadette's hand and kissed it. "I have one request of Cassia. It would be very calming to my bond to see my reincarnation. There is a spell I can teach you that will allow it and I can not perform it on myself. If you would allow me I would like to teach you." he said and looked from Cassia to Bernadette.

Cassia smiled softly. "I would like to but let me talk it over with Thibault before I agree." she said softly and grinned softly at him. Once they ate and asked and answered any questions left between them all Cassia stood and took Thibault's hand. "Let's go for a walk." she said and took his hand pulling softly. She bit her lip gently wanting to spend some time alone with him.

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Zane nodded. "That is a good idea." he said and kissed her head. They drove to the airport and got onto the private jet. He made sure Rosemarie was sitting and her order for dinner was in before the cabin door closed. He kissed her softly knowing it was time to get in his box watching as Celtin was being closed in. "It's time for me to go in my love."

@ Jinx...

Bernadette nodded as Walter spoke, ready to leave now the the conversation has wrapped up, but she was surprised when Walter asked Cassia about learning a spell just for her, frowning as she looked at him in surprise. "Walter, that's not..." She trailed off, blushing a bit as she sat back in her seat, not sure about wanting Cassia and Thibault knowing about her an d Walter's business.

Thibault nodded at Cassia's suggestion that they go for a walk, kissing her cheek as he led her outside toward the gardens. "Alright, my love. Let's go." He smiled, linking his arm with hers. It was nice to have her home and be home, although he was still a bit worried about this next part of their life.

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Rosemarie pouted a bit as Zane said he had to go into his box now, having been wishing Celtin a safe flight and good rest. "Are you sure? I mean.. I know you have to, and I want you to be safe.. but I don't want you to go." She pouted, hiding her face in his chest as she clung to him.

@ katahdin
Walter waited until Cassia and Thibault left then turned to Bernadette. "I know you are worried about sharing everything but I think it would be best for us in the future if you saw this. At least let me teach it to her. I wanted her to know why it was important so she could decide if she wanted to learn it." Walter said and wrapped his fingers through hers kissing her hand.

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Cassia smiled as he lead her outside and kissed her cheek. She wrapped her arm around his as they walked. She smiled as they moved through the grounds to the garden. "What are your thoughts on all of this?" she asked him softly. Cassia wanted to be sure that they were communicating through this entire thing. It was about time they talked about what happened with that other witch as well.

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Zane grinned as she pouted and held her a moment longer then kissed her sweetly. He caressed her cheek and smiled softly. "It's going to be okay my dear." he said and ran a hand through her hair. "I will see you as soon as we land. "Please remember to get some sleep and feed yourself. I will need you when we land." he said and watched as the cabin closed. "Okay it's time." he said and stroked her hair then climbed into the box. "I am right here if you need me." he said softly.

@ Jinx...

Bernadette frowned a little as she watched him kiss her hand, squeezing it gently before looking away. "But.. But what if you make Cassia go through all that trouble, and after you die I go through everything to try to find your reincarnation and... And what if whoever you become doesn't want me?" She looked anywhere but at him, pulling her hand from his slowly. "What if you're the only version of yourself who will love me?"

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Thibault let out a little sigh, squeezing her hand. "It's a lot to process... I want you to be safe, and I'm fine with Walter teaching you how to protect yourself, but it's.. it's a lot to process, especially when so much of it was a surprise." He explained as he looked over at her, gently brushing his fingers through her hair.

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Rosemarie was happy for the few extra minutes she got with him, pressing a loving kiss to his lips before he got into his box, nodding a little at his words. "Alright... Be safe." She murmured, waiting until he was safely sealed into the box before taking her seat. Once the plane took off she ate the meal that was brought to her and took her sleeping medicine, heading into the bedroom in the back to sleep for as much of the flight as possible.

@ katahdin
Walter frowned and shook his head. "So your fear is that my reincarnation won't love you?" he asked and watched her pull away. He stood and moved to his knees so she would look at him. "Bee. You are my home. My soul recognized yours. From the moment we met I knew you were my one. You are my bond and I took that oath knowing it would not just be in this lifetime. Now I am not saying you won't have to pursue me in my future reincarnations. I can be stubborn but you are where I belong and I will always come to see that." Walter said with absolute faith in that.

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Cassia closed her eyes as she leaned into his hand. "Was it really a surprise with who my parents where Thibault?" she opened her stark green eyes looking at him with the intensity of her gaze. She shook her head and nuzzled into his hand. "I know it was a surprise to come home to and I am sorry. We should have talked about it." she said and stepped forward. "But I don't think you believe it was really a surprise that magic would find a way into my life." she caressed his cheek. "And yet you brought me into your home and you made me your bond." she looked up at him. "Even though magic hurt you before you needed me. What drew you to me?" she asked him. "Tell me of the moment we met... my memory is so frail of that time in my life." She needed to know this before she could understand why he was still against magic even though she was a creature of magic.

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The flight was long and Zane tried to sleep through most of it as well. The crate was not the best place to be in flight especially with Rosemarie not far from him on the other side of that box. When the plane finally landed he was grateful to open the box and get out. The moment he saw Rosemarie he drew her into him. With her tucked under his arm he took her to the car that would take them to the nearby hotel. It would be light soon.

@ Jinx...

Bernadette looked down at him sadly, shaking her head a little. "Most vampires never find their bonds again.. And even if they do, it's rare for them to rebond... I know you're trying to make me feel better, that you believe we'll find each other again, but I've seen so many people fail.." she glanced away long enough to wipe the tears forming in her eyes, reaching out to squeeze his hands.

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Thibault sighed as she asked to hear about how they'd met, taking a seat on a nearby bench and pulling her to sit down with him, his arms wrapping around her securely. "As I told you, your parents were killed by blood mages, who were after your family's magic... I had heard that the mages were in my territory, so I was on my way to tell them to leave, when I ran into you. Or, rather, you ran into me, because you were running so fast." He tucked a strand of hair away from her face before sighing. "You had blood on you, and I worried it was yours, so I stayed with you until Madeline arrived to bring you back here to clean you up, while I went ahead to see what had happened... I killed the mages who had killed your parents, and burned the house, so there'd be no trace of them left." He explained softly, resting his head against hers. "When I returned I asked Madeleine to make arrangements to send you to an orphanage, but you didn't want to go, and kept following me around, so I gave in and said you could stay."

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Rosemarie managed to only sleep a few hours even with the sleeping medicine, absolutely exhausted by the time the plane landed. She greeted Celtin and Zane happily when they were allowed out of their boxes and happily cuddled into their sides as they drove to the hotel, plopping herself down on the bed once safely in the room. "Do you and Celtin need any blood? I don't want you to feel weak after traveling.." she asked as she looked up at her bond, happy to have him here and not locked away.

@ katahdin
Walter frowned and stood. He gathered her into his arms and took her back to their room. "Bernadette, which part of our relationship has ever been normal?" he asked her as he sat back in one of the chairs in their room. He stroked her hair. "For every rule there's an exception. For blood magic that broken rule is Cassia, for us how do you not know it won't be the love that we will share for all of time? If anything you will more likely be less in love with me and my impatient new self." Walter smiled softly.

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Cassia snuggled into Thibault as he pulled her to him and wrapped her in his arms. She closed her eyes as she listened to the sound of his voice. She bit her lip as she listened. He was going to ship her off to some orphanage? "How long did you let me follow you around for and at what point did you stop? Why wouldn't you let me stay near you?" Cassia asked and wrapped her arms around his waist. She wondered if he had known then that she would become his mate. Cassia looked up at him and caressed his cheek. "Was it the mages that made you first hate magic? Or was it... her?" she bit her bottom lip. Would he tell her about the women that had broken his heart. "Thibault, I need to know what happened so I can be sure I don't accidently make you think I am like her... ever. Please tell me what happened." she said and rubbed his chest.

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Zane smiled at her offer as she lay on the bed. Celtin pulled out the pull out couch and looked over at her. "How are you feeling though?" he asked and Zane lay with Rosemarie stroking her side. "The baby could be trying to drain you of blood for all we know. It is not wise to have two thirsty vampires drink from you." he said and Celtin shook his head. "I have my stash of blood. I will be fine." he said knowing Zane needed at least a little blood to bring him back from the edge. Celtin grabbed a flask and took a sip as he laid back on the pull out. Zane turned gently to Rosemarie and tucked hair behind her ear. "You know you come before me anyday." he said and kissed her temple.

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"But what if we're not the exception? I know it's possible, yes, but you can't promise that your future self will love me. What if your future self thinks I'm a monster, and hates me, like they should? I'd rather not know who you will become and never meet that person than know and realize you hate me when I finally find you.." Bernadette murmured, wiping at her eyes again. "What if I find you, but you love someone else? I just.... I'd rather just never know, than have to go through the heartbreak of finding out that what we have now was just a one time thing, a mistake."

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Thibault held her close, his grip on her tightening a bit as she mentioned the witch he'd known previously, frowning deeply. He shook his head after a moment, tucking his face into the crook of her neck. "I will tell you soon, but not right now, Cassia... I need time to think and process everything that's happened, and talking about her.. talking about her won't help."

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Rosemarie frowned a little as they denied her offer, shaking her head. "I feel fine, just tired. And the baby couldn't be that big anyway, so even if it was taking my blood, it wouldn't be enough to make a difference.. I can give each of you a little, fresh blood seems better than whatever you've brought with you." She pointed out, looking at Zane as he laid next to her. She was exhausted, yes, but that didn't mean that she didn't want to help them.

@ katahdin
Walter came over pulling her into his lap and wrapping his arms around her and kissed her head. "Bee." he said softly. "What did you plan to do when I die then? You promised you would look for me. Now you are saying you don't even want to try. What am I going to do with you before I die in order to make sure you won't do anything stupid afterwards?" he asked her concern in his eyes.

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Cassia frowned as he didn't answer any of her questions and she wrapped her arms around him snuggling in more. She looked up at him with sad and concerned eyes. "Okay." she said softly and kissed his skin. She closed her eyes as she held him to her. Cassia wished there was something more she could say to him but right now all he needed was her to be here with him. "I love you Thibault." she said her hands running into his hair and stroked his hair.

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Zane could feel she wasn't going to give in so easily and he signed looking at Celtin. Celtin shrugged and Zane nodded. He didn't like sharing Cassia outside of the bedroom but his friend was trying to let him have the control even though Zane could see the hunger in his eyes matching his own. "Okay Rosemarie." he said and nodded to Celtin. He wouldn't let him bite her but he would let him drink from her. Celtin came closer and Zane ran his nail over her skin letting the blood dribble down. Celtin's eyes flash hungry and he leaned in licking up the trail before gently sucking the blood from her.

@ Jinx...

Bernadette leaned her head into his hands, closing her eyes as he stroked her hair, trying to calm down. She wiped at her eyes as he asked what he needed to do, shaking her head a little. "No.. you're not going to die, Walter. I won't let you." She gripped his shirt tightly for a moment before smoothing her hands over his chest, taking a shaky breath as she rested her head against his chest, listening to his heartbeat quietly. "You're not going to die.." she whispered to herself, closing her eyes. She knew he'd argue with her, but she'd never be able to accept that he'd die one day. She'd never be prepared for it, no matter what they did to try to help her through it.

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"I love you too, Cassia. So much." Thibault murmured, keeping her close as he held her in his lap, pressing a few gentle kisses to her neck and shoulder. He was just happy to have her in his arms, and even though he knew he'd have to talk to her at some point about his past, he wasn't quite ready to do so yet.

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Rosemarie pressed a kiss to Zane's cheek when he agreed, squeezing his hand gently. She knew it was a big thing for him to share her blood with Celtin, and she was proud of him for it. She smiled politely at Celtin as he came to sit next to her, letting Zane cut her wrist for Celtin to drink from. With her other hand she gently brushed his hair from his eyes, glad that he was drinking so that he'd feel better after such a long day of travel.

@ katahdin
Walter sighed and squeezed her closer. He had thought they were making progress but now she was back to this. He cradled her rocking softly. He was concerned for her. He was going to have to do something extreme but he would not use blood magic. It was his limit, it would change him to drastically to use it unlike Cassia. He stroked her hair and then kissed her head. "Bernadette listen to me... please. I know you are scared but you have to trust me." he said and caressed her cheek. "Can you trust me?" he asked her.

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Cassia sighed looking around. She wished this was easier for Thibault. She needed to know what she could do to make sure he was going to be okay. Cassia moaned softly at the feel of his lips on her neck and she moved straddling his lap as his lips moved down her shoulder. She ran her hands over his chest and leaned her head back offering him her neck. She loved the feel of him. Everything he did made her want him more.

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Celtin drank until he felt the edge tip off and he pulled back. He kissed Rosemarie's cheek then stepped back and went to sit on his pull out bed. "Thank you Rosemarie." he whispered as he went. Zane took her arm in his hands and closed the wound then turned to Rosemarie and kissed her softly. "Here drink some water." he said and sat up getting a bottle of water and handing it to her. He needed to make sure she was okay to continue before he would feed from her. Not to mention he wasn't ready for the need that would come when he bit her.

@ Jinx...

Bernadette leaned into him happily as he rocked her gently, eyes closed as he stroked her hair and she listened to his steady heartbeat. She knew he was disappointed in her, it was easy to tell, but she didn't want to lie to him about how she felt. She nodded a little as he kissed her head, arms tightening around him a bit. "Of course I trust you, Walter.."

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Thibault chuckled softly as he heard her moan and felt her shift in his lap, looking up at her. "So needy." He teased, pressing a kiss to her neck before moving up to press a kiss to her lips, holding her close.

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Rosemarie offered Celtin a small smile as he thanked her, nodding as she took the water from Zane and drank some, feeling better as she drank. "You're welcome, Celtin. I hope you feel better now." She said before looking back at Zane, pressing a kiss to his cheek. "I should probably change into my pajamas and be ready for bed before you feed, so I can go to bed right after." She kissed him gently before standing to get her nightgown from her suitcase, changing in the bathroom while she brushed her teeth and hair before coming back to bed, settling back down at Zane's side. "Alright, ready."

@ katahdin
Walter sighed. "Than how come you are determined to not believe me that I will be waiting on you in my next life?" he asked her. "Do you not think that I know the risks and that I have accounted for it? That I have insured some way that you will be my only thought when I came back?" he asked her.

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Cassia moaned and rubbed his chest. She chuckled. "I am always needy for you." she said and leaned in kissing him. She ran her hands into his hair looking down at him. "I love you Thibualt. I am so glad you are home." she said. Honestly Cassia didn't think she could ever let him be away from her like that again.

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Zane nodded waiting as she moved through the room for her. Celtin ended up rolling over and closing his eyes. Zane stretched out as he watched Rosemarie come back to bed. He was ready for her to not be pregnant. He was so worried about her all the time and he also wanted to have her back in his bed in a totally different way. As she lay down he turned to her and kissed her. "I love you." he whispered grateful for her always looking out for him. When she was ready he peppered her neck with kisses slowly dragging his fang over her neck preparing her. He sank his teeth into her skin and groaned softly as he drank from her.