10 Chapter 10 : Don

"I want to stay longer; but after last night it's clear to me that I put you in danger. Emma please don't look at me that way." I said in distress. Emma just shot me a glare and huffed; She could be so unreasonable at times, unfortunately this was one of them.

"You said you'd study enhance magic here." She gave me a pout then continued "And you promised you wouldn't leave suddenly."

Why is it I always manage to find myself in unfavorable situations? I opened my mouth to say something when the man named Don interjected into the conversation with.

" This is no time to act so spoiled Lady Sinclair. Her presence here is putting you and what is left of your family at risk. Even the guards would not be spared according to what I have been told." He glanced over at me with a stony expression. Did that guy ever smile?

" The Strikers will be here until they are sure you're safe but that is no guarantee. I know this is all unpleasant for you but it is in your best interest." He looked at her with a dark expression and said in a low voice.

"Do you really want the last memory you and Eva have together to be an argument?" Those words were to much for her and she began too cry she ran up to me and hugged my waist; Her tears were like an endless stream as she babbled indecipherable words.

I know she was crying but the love she expressed through those tears were enough to warm my heart. I caressed her head and said softly

"I'll miss you Emma. I'll visit you again when it's safe." She nodded and squeezed out horsily.

"You promise?" I could feel her hold on me tighten; she would accept nothing less than a 'Yes' and I sighed with resignation.

"Absolutely." She let go of me then and wiped her tears away. She watched on quietly as I lifted myself into the hired carriage.

"Good bye Eva!! Come home soon!" Emma shouted. Home.. the word seemed so ancient to me. The last time I had a place I called home was the last time I saw my parents. I looked out the window expecting to feel the same emptiness I always did; But the moment my eyes met Emma's woeful gaze I felt a sudden warmth, comfort and tightness in my chest that couldn't be described as anything less than the feeling of leaving home.

I could feel the threat of tears wailing up and blinked rapidly trying to hold them at bay. I stuck my hand out as we departed and said loudly.

" Good Bye!! I'll definitely be home soon!" I continued to wave until they were no longer in sight and with a sigh I settled my self back into my seat.

Today we'd be preparing to depart for Durum; a larger more secure city in Count Rory's territory. Don sat stoically across from me; his white with gold gilded armor somehow slightly illuminated the small space. It bared the Royal crest on it's chest plate and I found myself drawn to the red rubies that stuck out like a sore thumb; that were lodged in the bear's head at the center. It reminded me so much of the ominous events from last night. How was it that a man could terrify and excite someone so much at the same time? I could feel an unholy wetness begin between my legs and I looked away trying to hide my shameful expression; as I unconsciously wiggled in place.

What was I doing in front of our nation's Hero?! What if he thought I was a pervert?! I exhaled a long breathe to steady my heart and looked over with burning cheeks.

Don without word, without a single sound some how had moved from his side of the carriage to mine. I jumped; spooked by his sudden displacement.

"You seemed uncomfortable sitting across from me; I figured if you can't see me you'd feel more comfortable." Honestly that may have worked if it was any one else; but Don had a commanding presence and him being so close brought with it a whole list of other problems.

"Eva I'd like to make something clear. It is my charge to protect you until the threat has been eliminated but in no way do I trust you. You said you weren't bitten; but there is only your word on that. " I shakily looked up at him his forest green eyes looked almost black with his grim expression. Count Rory requested the Hero to stay at my side as I was the bate for the Vampire; I was to be protected until he was caught or killed. If not for history's past mistakes I would have probably been strung up and burned. But today it was common knowledge nothing good came from killing a vampires prey. Whole villages would be massacred in retaliation, the massive amount of bloodshed that came back tenfold was not worth the taking the life of a single innocent. After the first few times it happened people understood that vampires didn't lose interest after their prey was dead like some rabid animal; they only got ticked off you didn't let them kill it instead.

"I get it." I said feeling suddenly cold. For what was supposed to be summer weather it did nothing to heat this carriage.

We sat in total silence the whole time and even after we gathered all our supplies and our covered wagon we didn't say a single word to each other. One may feel the need to talk but knowing I was disliked for reasons beyond my control brought back a habit in me I hoped I had forgotten. Don directed the cart to a clearing just out of the sight of the road. Pulled away from my thoughts I looked up to realize day had fallen into night and panacea was but a distant spec on the horizon.

" We'll rest here tonight. There is a small village we should come upon tomorrow; if you want a bath you should do it then." He said it as he took off parts of his armor to reveal a bulky and toned build. I looked away quickly.

"What are you doing?" I said calmly but screaming internally.

" there Is a rather small oasis not far from here. It's hidden by trees and bushes I plan to use it. Don't worry I'll be able to get too you within seconds if something happens." He said it with a certainty that caught me off guard; and I looked at his now topless body with what I hope was anything but a lewd expression.

"Wait! how come I have to wait until we reach a town?!" It wasn't uncommon for us elves to bathe in a river especially during hot summers.

" Are you so eager to show your body to a stranger Eva?" My face lit up and I scrambled for a retort.

" Well it's not like I haven't seen better." I instantly regretted my comment. Dons body was everything you expected from a man who took out legends and have done the impossible. It had cuts and scrapes but it was presented beautifully on a toned body that looked like it could cut diamonds.

"Then I suppose you wouldn't mind joining me. I'll try to be more mindful of your habits in the future." I knew there was an insult in there somewhere but I didn't dare ask him to clarify, we stared at each other for a moment.

" aren't you going to take off your extra equipment?" He said it plainly but it still startled me. He had already put his armor in the wagon and now had his lower under armor and sword.

" the oasis is just over there a little ways; you can see the covered wagon just fine." I nodded then began to undress; Looking up I saw Don watching me with interest. I quickly looked down again feeling my cheeks heat up and a small wetness between my legs. Was I getting excited from being watched?! When did I become like this?! The multitude of times I was secretly being watched by that vampire all the way up until the night of our confrontation passed through my mind and I all but threw my shorts into the wagon. I turned to face Don with inflamed cheeks, my bra and panties were the only cover I had as I shifted from side to side.

" alright then let's go." He said it off handedly as he guided me through the under brush. we soon came to the small oasis and Without pause he began to take off the rest of his undergarments; causing me to look away. Once I heard him splash into the water I followed after; the excitement of being watched filling my thoughts. So many unusual questions filled my head as I dropped my things and stepped into the lukewarm waters.

" So far I haven't seen a bite mark on you." I turned around to see Don's large frame looming over me. He was so close I could feel the heat radiating off his body. My breath caught and I gasped.

"W..We'll I said so before. You're free to look for yourself." Don seemed to turn to stone at that comment Before reanimating with a vigor I hadn't expected.

"I'll take you up on that invitation." He grabbed hold of one of my arms and pulled me in closer. I could now feel his hard cock pressed against me; I was so startled I tried to move away.

"How am I supposed to examine your body if you move around?" His voice was low and commanding; he may not have said it but it was clear I wasn't to move an inch.

He wrapped one of his meaty arms around my waste and began to touch my body; starting from my neck his hand made its way down.

He touched my sensitive breast which elicited a quiet moan to escape my lips. He paused looking me in the eyes, His stoic and quiet demeanor was so aggravating. was I the only one having problems staying calm?

He moved his hand down again; he stared at me the whole time until I realized to late what his look meant and what he planned to do. His finger swiftly entered my vagina and I let out a startled cry. He began to finger me slowly and I leaned onto him unable to keep my footing. His hard cock tapped at one of my legs and I could feel the thickness of it, My god who does he even use that thing with?!

His fingering became faster and soft moans began to cascade off my lips. I didn't have anything to hold onto so I wrapped my arms around Don's neck.

"How bold. I haven't even finished our examination yet." He said it in a teasing tone but suddenly I was being hoisted up by my waste; And the amount of fingers inside me went from 1 to 3. I arched my back at the sudden onslaught of pleasure; I couldn't control my voice anymore.

"Ah!..a!..Ah!..A!" I tried to make words of protest but the wiggling fingers wouldn't stop and my tongue wouldn't listen.

After a while I gave in, my legs wrapped around his waste and my hips rocked to his rhythm until the pleasure swelled up; I couldn't think anymore

"A!..A!..Ah! AH! AH!..." one final stroke was all it took and I cried out.

"DON~!" I said his name with a Mix of pleasure as if it was a cry for help. I could feel my insides twitching ferociously around his fingers and I cried out again. He finally retracted them but still held onto me.

" Upon examination it looks like you Ms.Eva are a virgin. I wonder when you find the time to peek at other mens bodies like you did too mine." I didn't have the strength to fight back at all. My body was continuing to spasm with stupid enthusiasm.

"Ms.Eva it really is unfortunate you are a virgin." I could feel his large hot cock prod at my entrance; Prompting me to shake and rock on it's tip.

"Nn..a..hah..." I moaned in bliss to which he replied in a low and husky voice.

"Otherwise I would've taken you and ruined you." How was it a man could sound so confident and absolute all the time? A chill went down my back causing the head of his dick to pull out one last time and I reflexively said his name again.

"Don~.." I could feel his body tense briefly before he finally released me; I stumbled a bit waiting for my shaky legs strengthen.

"You should clean yourself up and head back first. " Though it sounded like a suggestion there was no room for argument in his voice. I suppose now that he was done humiliating me I could go back.

It wasn't until much later I would realize the true consequences of my actions that night.