19 - Vlad's Room

Iris's POV

"Well that was.... something. " I heard Kayla say, breaking me out of my thoughts.

"Tell me about it. " Rio said letting out a sigh.

"You okay Pixie? You're being quieter than usual. " Vlad said, pulling me into a side hug.

"Yeah, it's just a lot to process all at once. " I said giving him a small smile.

"Yeah, no shit. " Dante said, coming to stand in front of Vlad and I. "If we break a few rules, we could have our titles stripped and sent back home. "

"That's only for the major rules Danny, and don't tell me you're already planning on breaking the rules that we haven't even been given yet. " I said, giving him a pointed look to which he responded with a devious smile. "You're incorrigible. " I said with an eye roll, before letting out a slight laugh.

"That's one of the things you love about me Flower. " He said, a boyish grin taking over his face. "But don't act like I'm the only one who goes around breaking rules. "

"Only cause you end up dragging me into your schemes. " I retorted.

He was about to respond when we were interrupted by Vlad. "If you both are done flirting, I'd like to have a word with my girlfriend, alone. " He said, pulling me by the waist into his side while shooting Dante a dirty look.

"Sure, talk to you later Flower, Laura's probably looking for me anyway. " He said, referring to his little sister.

"Okay, tell her I said hi and that we should hang out sometime. " I managed to get out before I was dragged away and out of the throne room, aware of the eyes on us and our guards following, into the hallway I came through till he stopped at a door and opened it, pulling me into the room.

"What the hell Vlad? " I asked, ripping my hand out of his as I squared him up.

"Oh, I'm sorry, did you want to keep flirting with Dexter out there? " He asked sarcastically, his anger prominent on his face.

"We were just talking and you know his name is Dante. " I said getting a little pissed myself.

"Who the fuck cares what his name is? " He asked, throwing his hands up in frustration. "He kissed you, right in front of me, and you kissed him back, and then the both of you were off in your own world talking like no one else mattered! " He raised his voice, stunning me slightly.

"Okay, I get that you're mad at me and about what happened, but you do not raise your voice at me Vladovin. " I said level headed and very much serious.

We both went silent after that as we tried to calm our tempers.

"I apologize for kissing Dante and excluding you from our conversation, even though I didn't mean to. " I said sincerely. "I meant nothing by the kiss, it's just how we've gotten used to greeting each other but I know it must make you feel uncomfortable so I won't do it anymore. "

"Okay, I'm sorry for raising my voice at you. " He said, walking the short distance between us and pulling me into a hug.

"And for pulling me out of the throne room so roughly and causing a scene? " I asked looking up at him with my chin rested on his chest as I held him by the waist.

"And for pulling me out of the throne room so roughly and causing a scene. " He said with a slight pout, making me giggle at his childishness. "Am I forgiven? "

"No. " His face looked crestfallen at my response. "You have to give me a kiss first, then I'll forgive you. " A smile lit up his face and he leaned down to give me a soft sweet kiss.

We'd just pulled apart when a knock came on the door, gaining our attention.

We walked over to it and Vlad opened it revealing the darkfae assigned to me on the other side.

"The council wants everyone to spend the night in their individual rooms. " He said, making sure to emphasize the fact that we both had our own rooms that we were meant to use, separately.

So, not only did they take away my mate bond, but now, I'm not even allowed to spend the night with my boyfriend.

I'm starting to really dislike this council.

"It's okay Pixie, I'm sure they just want us to be well rested for tomorrow. " Vlad said, noticing how mad I was getting.

"Fine. " I huffed, giving the guard a glare before turning to face Vlad. "I'll see you tomorrow Vladdy. " I was no doubt pouting right now.

I'm a spoiled brat, my dad spoiled me since I was a kid, and so did my brother, Vlad and Dante, so I was used to getting my way.

"Don't pout Pixie, I'll see you first thing tomorrow morning. " Vlad said, giving my lips a peck.

I muttered a goodbye to him then followed my guard further down the hall to my room, all the while glaring at his back.

I know it wasn't his fault, but he was there and I wanted something to let my anger out on.

I got to my room and immediately walked in, slamming and locking the door.

I looked around the room and what I once thought was a beautiful room, just seemed cold and lonely.

It probably didn't help that I was envious of Vlad's red and gold themed room that practically screamed royalty.

Don't get me wrong, my room suited my taste well, and I probably wouldn't be able to stand Vlad's room colors for long, but I'm human, in a way, and it's only natural to want what someone else has, even though you have something better.

For some fucked up reason.

I spent my time walking about my room, exploring it and slowly found myself falling even more in love with it, especially the closest and all the clothes, shoes and accessories in it.

Okay, maybe the council isn't so bad.

I took a shower in the huge bathroom, brushed my teeth and got dressed in the silk pajamas I picked out, before going back to the bedroom and going to bed.

Okay, Vlad's room ain't got shit on mine.