Once Jazrella left, he wanted to sneak out.He wanted to run like he use to do back at the castle when no one was around.Things would be so much more complicated now that Jazrella was around.BUt tomorrow night would be a full moon and he wouldn't allow her to be nowhere in his sight.As hours passed and Ivan ploted out how he wouldn't let Jazrella see him in his true form, thats when she finally came in.Ivan could seek her out eyes closed.All he did was simpley pull her to him.Wrapping his arms around her as he tickeled her back.'Why are you here and sneaking around when you know the consequences for both of us could be death?'Ivan asked softly, his eyes closed, his head resting on top of her head.Enjoying her scent and being so close.

Jazrella smiled and sighed as she was taken into Ivan's arm. She pressed herself against him and closed her eyes, enjoying his touch. Nothing was better then this, being with him was like nothing on this earth. "Because, I love you..." she whispered blushing deeply as she put her hands on his. "I have loved you since you helped me on the first day we met." she whispered remembering that day. She had bumped into him while delivering clothes to the other maids, and he had just laughed and smiled at her telling her everything was alright before walking away. "I swore to make sure that you would laugh agai. And have a smile upon your face.... I want to always be with you." she whispered softly.

Ivan knew he must have done something right when he heard Jazrella sigh.Relaxed, he simpley held her.He knew how the small things could always make someone happy.Because the small things made him ust as happy as anyone else.'Can you get these bandages off of me?'Ivan asked softly.He already knew his wounds had healed.He wanted to see Jazrellas reaction, see what she would have to say.Would she mourn for him the way his father did?Would she accept him and still love him?Ivan sighed softly as he leaned upward, pulling Jazrella up with him.

Jazrella's heart took a nose dive when Ivan stayed silent for the longest time. It hurt her to not hear those words back, but maybe he wasn't sure yet... Maybe he needed time. Clinging to that postive thought and last shred of hope she nodded hearing his request and smiled the best she could. "Of course." she said lightly, though in her mind she knew he shouldn't be healed. Her lotions needed to work over night so in the morning he would be healed, but if he was uncomfortable in the bandages she could always change them. So turning to face him she gently began unwrapping him, her eyes wideening as all the wounds had dissappeared. "Ivan..." she breathed and looked up at him after slowly running her finger tips down his chest and sides. "Is this some type of miricale?" she asked softly curiousity in her eyes as she waited for him to explain himself, not thinking that it was the worst which was in the back of her mind.

Ivan knew by not returning the words she would hurt.But he wanted to see if she would still love him, even if she knew.Ivan had become that boundary line between the dead and the living.Thats the only reason why his father kept him alive.'Do you believe in wear wolves?'Ivan asked softly, abit of humor in his eyes.Never did he think he'd have to expose himself.But then again, his life had turned into a rollercoaster.'Not too long ago was I bit by one when I left on my own to the other kingdom to deliver messages.'Ivan took in a breath before continuing on explaining.'So basically i've turned into a wolf myself.It has its benefits and sometimes it gets out of hand.'Ivan then broke off as he poored his guts out to Jazrella.Waiting for her reaction as he lifted one of her hands and pressed it against his cheek.Of course this wasn't a fairy tale where he'd go physco bat crazy when there was a full moon.It would just have a bad influence on him, or so you could say.

Jazrella kept silent as he asked the question, but she nodded her head positively. She listened as he spoke and then pressed his hand against her cheek more before wrapping her arms slowly around him and hugging him with care. She cradled the back of her head and rubbed his back lovingly with her other hand. "I still love you." she whispered lovingly. She then pulled away slightly to look into his eyes and smiled. "I incountered a werewolf myself... But she was a woman in labor, and she didn't have any help while I was on my way back from the forest to pick herbs... I stopped and helped deliver the child and when her husband came he was... Wolf..." she said snd gulped. "I thought he was going to kill me the way he stared, but he just told me to leave... And I feld." she admitted to him softly and then kissed his forehead softly. "I guess I was lucky."

Ivan wrapped one arm around the small of her back, the other cupping the back of her head as he listened to her words.Did he love Jazrella?What was this thing that people called love?Ivan stoped questioning himself and kissed her cheek softly.'I love you too Jazrella.'He finally retroted.Ivan then pulled his face to hers, staring her in the eyes as he listened to her story.'Wolves arn't killers.It wasn't luck, just hospitality.You didn't attempt to kill them, so they didn't kill you...and if they did then I would've came after them.'Ivan stated logic and facts.If anyone killed Jazrella or even attempted he would kill them.She belonged to him no matter how anyone else saw it.

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Jazrella was so very happy hearing that she was loved by Ivan. As he held her she stared into those eyes she then slowly wrapped her arms around him. She then kissed his cheek. "Im very glad then..." She said softly and then looked into those eyes more. She then kissed him on his beautiful lips. "Please promise me I will be able to be closer to you.... I don want to be in the backround anymore..." she whispered softly and then kissed him on the lips again

Ivan enjoyed how soft her lips were.They were pale like snow, and soft like silk.The kiss ended way too soon, he simpley took in a deep breath.'You were never in the backround.I always wanted you, just you.I just couldn't stare at you or else..'Thats when Ivan broke his sentence off, his arms still wrapped around her.The last thing he wanted was for her to think he was a lustful man.'Whenever I would look at you I wanted you more then I should want.Thats why I refuse to marry anyone else because your the only one on my mind.The only one I want.'Ivan then simpley brought his lips to meet hers.But questioning, he only allowed his lips to graze hers.

Surprised hearing Ivan's confession Jazrella blushed and then took in a soft breath as he brushed his lips against her own, making her want to melt in his arms. "I have had to do the same... You affect me the same way, if not more..." she whispered and kept herself still though letting her lips rest lightly against his. "I never wanted anyone but you... I have refused to have anyone unless it's you." she admitted against his lips and then kissed him again. She didn't care if they got carried away, she just wanted to live inthid beautiful moment.

Ivan stared at Jazreallas eyes for quiet sometime.But soon enough, after he listened to her confession her lips met his once again.They were like two kids out on the play ground sharing secrets.Almost as if confessing sins.Ivan kissed Jazrella for quiet sometime, and his hand moved to cup the back of her head as they kissed.He didn't want anyone else, just Jazrella.After what seemed like forever, Ivan pulled his lips away from Jazrellas gasping for air.His starving lungs taking in as much air as he could.'Ill work something out to where your just mine, I promise.'Ivan whispered against Jazrellas shoulder as he held her.Greed clear in his voice.Most men never got what they wanted if in this position.But Ivan knew if he worked hard enough, he could have Jazrella.Perhaps get her out of being a slave one day.By wanting her like this, it would come with true sacrifice.Tomorrow he was supose to meet with some woman.She was a vampire and his father thought they would have some kind of 'cure' to 'fix' him.The thought of it made him hold onto Jazrella abit tighter, but not enough to leave marks or any of that.'Lets just lay here for awhile..when it comes close to dawn you can sneak to your tent.'Ivan whispered as he found his way back on his pallet with Jazrella in his arms.Of course he wasn't going to sleep.The feeling of Jazrella in his arms felt too much like a dream.He had to make sure he was awake by staying up until he'd see the sunlight.Then tomorrow, he would have to pretend he had back wounds.

Jazrela was in heaven at this point, sharing such a deep and passionate kiss with Ivan was beyond her wildest dreams, well almost. It was when hr promised her he would make her his that she nearly wept for joy, hugging him tightly and pressing her face to his neck. "Thank you... So much Ivan... It means the world to me that you would even try." she whispered happily, her voice thick withthe want of freedom and want to be with him. She was surprised as he pulled her down onto the cot, being eveloped in which she felt warm and safe. Sighig contently she then closed her eyes and nodded placing a small kiss to his collar bone. "I will..." she whispered before burrying her face against his chest, holding onto him never wanting this to end.

As they laid there, Ivan ran his hand through Jazrellas hair.Wondering what tomorrow would bring.Would he really be able to make her belong to him?He would have to find something that Jazrella could work to her advantage.The thought of it kept him up the entire night.His eyes closed, his hand still gently running through her hair.This, this is how it should've been from the start.

Jazrella had been lulled to sleep by Ivan even when she had been vigalently trying to stay awake. She had wanted to stay up and keep talking with him, get to know him better. But she felt so safe and relaxed that his constant hand runnin threw her firey hair made her fall asleep. Though this was her first restful sleep since she had been taken into the castle as a slave girl. She was always plaged by nightmares of Ivan getting hurt or hating her to extreme nightmares of her being killed. She didn't once wake though as she stayed curled up against Ivan, though she laid her head on his chest as she cuddled up to him in her sleep. Sighing happily she seemed to be fine until she shivered and moved even closer to Ivan so she was pressing against him for his warmth.

Ivans lips turned up into a warm smile as he felt Jazrella curl closer to him.So maybe he was different in her eyes.Ivan grabed a blanket off to the side and laid it on Jazrella, keeping her warm from outside.As Ivan laid there, he let his arms wrap around Jazrella and keep her pressed against him.Silently he listened to her breathing, and this soon begun to lul him into a dazed state of mind.Tomorrow he knew exactly what he'd do.And when he did it they would be taking a big risk but not as big as the one they were taking at the moment.And once he reassured himself of this, Ivan fell into a dreamless slumber.

Jazrella had awoke in the morning and silently left her love. Sneaking out she was perfectly safe for the rest of the time and joined the healers in their morning bath. Once they all were bathed they began getting dressed and when walking back to the healing tent Jazrella found many men waiting for the five girls plus her. Her heart sped up in worry as they were surrounded slowly, all of the girls huddling together in fear. None of them were fighters, and JAzrella only knew enough to maybe last against one man, not twelve. They all smelled of alcohol, probably from celebrating their win last night, and they looked at the girls with lust. Scared Jazrella cried out as she was the first one grabbed, and two men laughed as they held and touched her. The others met the same fate as well, and Jazrella screamed as loud as she could praying Ivan would hear her cry for help as the men groped her.

Ivan woke up to screaming.Jazrellas scream.Ivan thought.Instantly he begun moving.He had put the bandiges that were blood staind back on before Jazrella left.But considering they had already healed, he was alot stronger then he appeared.'What in the world do you think you're doing?'Ivan yelled as he pulled the men off of Jazrella with one hand.He made it clear to back down or else he himself would do something about it.'You know this is against the rules.We're leaving today, wait until we get home and you're wifes will be waiting.Unless you prefer me to tell them of you're for play?'Ivans eyes usually were a stormy blue and green but they had taken on a much darker shade.He was ready to tair through every one of them like they were just small bags of meat.

Jazrella felt warm strong arms rare her free from the men and nearly sobbed in relief as Ivan pulled her out of the men's reach. The other beakers hurried towards her, many crying, and many had been violated almost more then she had. She did her best to sooth them as she and all of them hovered close to Ivan until all the men turned away, and trudged towards thier tents. "Thank you Prince Ivan..." one o the girls said shakily. They murmured their thanks as well and left to go gather their healing supplies, makin sure to stay in groups of twos ans threes. Jazrella waited behind and turned to Ivan, trying not to cry. "Thank you so much... None of them deserved that...." she whispered greatfully and then looked at the ground again. She couldn't say much, not with all the other people who could be watching. "I will see you at the castle... Prince, Ivan." she said softly and walked away slowly wishing she could collapse in his arms and sob away her fears of those men.

Ivan felt conflicting emotions as he watched Jazrella walk away.Ill be good to you..Was Ivans only thought.He no longer hesitated.He wanted to spend time with Jazrella, and it seemed he would have to wake everyone up and get them moving.Ivan went and found the gaurds.He gave them orders to wake everyone up and get there things together.They were heading home.Possesion.This was troubling him.Why was it for that brief moment when the men came he was actully willing to kill them on the spot?And why was Jazrella having such an impact on him this way?Ivan chewed his lower lip as he got dressed and got his clothes and so on together.As usual, he was the first one ready to go as he packed everything away on his horse.Jazrellas face burned into his mind.

[[You can time skip to them being at the castle if you want.]]

Jazrella had returned to the castle about an hour ago and had finished scrubbing the prince's armor completely clean. Walking upto his room to announce his meal was ready as well she hummed along happily. She then knocked on his door lightly before walking in. "Prince Ivan, your armor is all washed and your food is ready, your father wishes to dine with you today at high table." she said smoothly and put his chest plate and armor on their stands. Trying to keep the nasty feeling on her body dissappear.

Ivan jumped up immediatly to the sound of Jazrellas voice.Without warning, he got up and ran to her, picking Jazrella up and spinning her around.But he quickly setteled down and kissed those wonderful lips with care.He only kissed them once before he pressed his forhead to hers, his hands laced with hers.'How are you feeling today love?'Ivan asked softly, his warm smile brightening his features.For once he looked alive and brighter.

Surprised Jazrella squeeked in alarm as she was swept from her feet. Giggling happily she kissed Ivan back deeply and then composed herself a bit. Standing against him she sighed happily and pressed herforehead against his, her eyes taking him in as her cold fingers laced with his. He was so warm, and being cold all the time she loved his warmth. She then smiled and blushed softly. "As happy as I can be with what happened this morning... But I am feel so much mode happy with you so happy." she whispered gently with a caring smile.

Ivan grinned, revealing his teeth as his eyes just became brighter and brighter.'They wont touch you.Ill teach them a lesson.'Ivan murmured softly.Feeling Jazrella so cold made him pull her against him.'Why are you so cold?'Ivan asked softly, kissing the top of her head with care.His arms wrapped around her and held her there.Almost as if nobody could tair them apart no matter how hard they tried.

Surprised by his words she looked down at their clasped hands. "I'm not sure.... Its already so cold in the servants wing.. And I guess I just never get warmed up.." Jazrella whispered to him and then leaned up and ran a gentle hand threw his hair. She loved the look of his amazing hair and the feel of his skin. She then kissed his lips lightly before pulling away just about an inch from his lips. "Tell me why you're so happy... You scooped me off my feet like you had a greatest news." she said gently, the thought of good news eating at her and making her want to know badly.

Ivans breath caught as he felt Jazrella run her hand through his hair.For that moment, he could have just stood there forever.So, he braced himself for her reaction and closed his eyes.His forhead pressing against hers.'A vampire is a vampire..but if you were a wolf my father would assume that you knew more about wolves then I do.This way..he couldn't stop us from being together..and we can dress you up differently so he wont be able to tell who you are.'Ivan whispered.The very thought of even having Jazrella in the same bed chambers as him made him shiver.How would he react to that, and would he be able to control himself?It was bad enough that whenever they were separated he tried to hide himself so he could find her and be with her, protect her even.So Ivan waited in silence, wanting to hear an excited tone and hear her say it sounds like a good plan.But even he knew that if she wasn't going to be human anymore it would be a big step into an entire new world.But she was apart of his world and he had so much he wanted to show her.So many new oppertunities.