Chapter 46 The Heir of Star Crash Coven (2/2)

”I'm just concerned you will forget about me,” Lasandre admitted, ”When you find someone tastier that is”.

She offered up her neck to him and Rassa didn't even hesitate, leaning up to sink his fangs into the woman's neck and sitting up so that she was comfortably sat in his lap as he drew on her blood. The woman clung to him, moaning at the euphoric emotions he forced into her being through their connection. A few moments later, the woman seemed to realise she was starting to feel drowsy, and the pleasureable feeling was turning to one of pain.

”Ah, my Lord, please-”

Rassa ignored her, draining more of her blood.

”My lord, I, please stop I can't take anymore!” She said, more desperate now.

Rassa continued to ignore her. Black stars began to appear in her vision as she forced the words out, the words she knew he wanted to hear.

”My Lord...I'm sorry! I swear...I'm sorry...I will...not question you...again”.

Rassa pulled away, licking her wound gently, then pushing her off his lap and onto the bed. He stood and crossed the room lazily in his naked glory. He opened the double doors of the bedroom into what appeared to be a very large dressing room and looked to the bath prepared in the corner. He approached it, ignoring all else as he stepped into the enormous bath tub, then addressed the servant who stood with head bowed and hands clasped in the corner.

”Clean that up. I want it gone by the time I'm back,” Rassa spoke, taking up the notes on the table beside the bath tub and looking at the front page. After a glance at the title, 'Invitations from the twelve Covens for the Heir of Star Crash Coven'. Rassa threw the sheet of paper back down and looked to the end of the bath where his reflection could be seen in the full length mirror. Rassa, who had only speculated until now, gasped in surprise, though saw no reaction in the reflection. Instead, what he saw was a man that appeared in his twenties, the glow of youth but eyes with the maturity of someone much older. His skin was pale, and life lines curved from his back over his shoulders, black as night. His facial structure was so precise and sharp, his hair a startling white, and his eyes...red.

The man stared at his reflection then gave a little smirk, ”Quite the lesson, isn't it Rassa?”

Rassa was silent, shocked. If this was not him, where was he?

”I am the original form of the one you call Red Eyes. My name then was Victor Lurossi, and how you see me now was the day that I became the official heir of the Star Crash Coven, a Coven of over one million, not including those that serve us and are allowed to live on our territories. If you have not already figured it out, this is how I will teach you. You will experience my memories, and through them you will learn of vampire politics, heirarchy, abilities, and more. I would get used to your wishes getting ignored, it is only in moments like this when I do nothing and am accompanied by no one that I will be able to converse with you. Otherwise, you will have to figure out the rest on your own. Learn well, child. For when these lessons are over, I will be able to teach you no longer. With your awakening, I will cease to exist along with all my brethren, our legacy will be left behind for you to do with as you see fit. Our only hope is that you do not waste it”.

Rassa was silent for a long while, then spoke again, ”That woman, was she...?”

”We called them many things over the years. The Sanguine was what we eventually settled on. They are contracted slaves, we give them a home and food and ensure their safety for the contract period. In return, they give us their blood when we desire it,” Victor stated.

”Then...why did you try to kill her?” asked Rassa.

Victor chuckled, ”You have a lot to learn boy. Contracts, particularly those made with blood, are very easily blurred”.

Rassa thought for a moment, then asked a final question, ”Jane...you weren't trying to kill her were you?”

”I said I wouldn't,” Victor replied.

”You didn't ask,” Rassa accused.

”I'm a Vampire. I don't have to ask. I just take”.