17 Chapter 17:Ambition

How was she so adorable? I watched her through the eyes of my familiars as she drew me. How did she not know they were there; She saw me place them didn't she? What could she be thinking? Her expressions changed so quickly; I watched from my coffin eyes closed and focused. being out in the sun so often was too draining; if I couldn't feed then resting was the only alternative. I loathed the sun once more as it put a barrier between me and my sweet. Was this what love felt like? What a terrible emotion to have; It brought about questions and useless feelings. That's when I heard it as if my sweet dream was turning into a nightmare; Don's voice broke the pleasant silence. It was all the more unfortunate that it was reality; I saw him take her into his arms and felt enraged. How could he dare to touch my lady?! I writhed in my confines in outrage. Unhand her you deviant!

" I was just thinking.." those words brought me back to the conversation

" ...you think about him?" I didn't have time to enjoy my small victory, I watched on in horror as my love latched onto another man and kiss him with vigor. I felt ill and my lungs seemed to stop working; an emotion I couldn't identify built up in me and I began to scream, tears streamed down my face as I stared unwilling and helpless.

He pushed her away but the damage was done my insides felt cold; Even when she was thinking of me she wanted him. I watched on in anguish.

"You get this turned on just thinking about him?" That caught me off guard. Perhaps it wasn't that she wanted him; could she simply be in heat? She nodded and that was all I needed to know. She was mine more than I thought and more than she understood; If I could capture her body then her mind and heart would surely follow. he could not have her; While I still had a place in her thoughts I would take her heart. She thought of me and her body longed for me; that meant there was a small chance didn't it? I just had to be the one to take her first.

I sent out some of my wolf familiars to thwart their plans to consummate their relationship.

'Move faster!' I commanded; My eyes locked on to their activities. Would she be so desperate if it was me? I felt love, anger, and anguish all at once as she begged and wiggled for Don to please her.

"Fix me." Those words put me on edge; I reached out wishing I could correct her; And touch her distress stricken face.

"You aren't broken; you silly girl." Just as planned the wolves arrived and stopped their activities.

'If you think you can; eliminate him. Don't touch the girl!' I roared; They moved back from her fire and continued their attacks. I watched Dons movements closely remembering his foot work and habits. There was good reason to call him a [Hero]. His attacks were powerful even as he was visibly holding back; his finishing move However was the icing on the cake. I couldn't see him. If I was going to fight him seriously I'd need to go up one more rank. If I was lucky and gained 3 levels I could get [Demon Lords Egg] it would put me at a slight disadvantage but my blessing could definitely make up for that. However did I want to leave my love alone for that long?? My chest ached at the thought. No something had to be done presently; Perhaps I could make a deal with Count Rory. What he wanted was me gone; if I was sly about this even if he didn't accept I could simply escape. However there was probably suppression magic in place; If I wasn't careful I could get trapped in there. I needed information and fast; Looks like I'll be paying a visit to my slave in the Blackmarket.

I reconnected to my black knights dwelling in my beloved's shadow. Don was kissing her with a force and I raged all over again; how dare he?! Did he want me to send another wave? I could definitely do that!

I refocused hearing Eva's voice.

"I don't know what you mean." She said sounding distant. My heart lurched; why didn't she just say stop?

"You know what I mean. This between us; you can't tell me you don't feel the same!" I didn't like how he was raising his voice at her; but it's not like I could do anything to stop it with out revealing I was eavesdropping.

"I don't. I don't know what I've been feeling for anyone these passed few days." I could see the confusion and dilemma in her eyes as she looked down not knowing she was looking at me. Don forced her to look at him and I felt slightly peeved. They continued;

"Care to explain it to me" his tone held an edge that put me on alert. If he hurt her there would be nothing stoping me from slaughtering his wives in retaliation. Eva was quiet at first. But with a nod she began to speak

"The last time Amos, that's his name, came to me... He.." Her cheeks darkened and I smiled pleased; Her face was embarrassed instead of frightened.

"He gave me unimaginable pleasure and...I didn't dislike it... I am so confused on how I feel about him and anyone where like or love or lust is concerned." I grinned proudly at my handy work. She was re-evaluating her feelings for me and as she did she pushed Don away to. I laughed deviously; this was just too delicious.

" Then let me help you erase it. I'll make you forget him and all he's done to you."

Don's sudden words brought me back and I wanted to scream. She will not be one of your many concubines you seaweed haired bastard! But I didn't have to do anything; just as those thoughts came and went Eva spoke.

"I am sorry, for what I asked you to do before and for what I am about to say now. I just realized I am incredibly selfish and greedy; I don't think I could stand to share a man with anyone. Don I can't be anymore than a friend with you. If I grew too attached and I know I would; It would simply hurt me in the end. " Eva looked sad and apologetic; and finally Don let go of her face.

" I suppose that's fair; I did tease you first after all." He sounded dejected but I couldn't care less; This meant he would stop pursuing what was mine! Eva on the other hand sat down quietly hugging herself; I wished so much I could hold her.

"Are we.. still friends?" She asked suddenly. I was hoping Don would cut all ties out of anger; but no such luck.

"Yeah we are still friends." I saw her smile and felt a mixture of joy and envy. Why was he the one to make her smile? I disconnected then feeling all sorts of frustration and surprisingly ambition. If I could just get Count Rory to hand Eva over to me And leave Naverok then there was a chance. But would Eva come to me willingly; what could I do to woo her?

If I had the choice I would pursue her as a man; but then I would surely be slaughtered by other [heros or Campions] and she has seen my face as well so it would never work. Perhaps I should seek council.

I waited for the sun to go down before existing my coffin I had plans to visit Gail in the Blackmarket. surly another woman had insight on what a woman wanted.