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Summary:

After months of prolonged battle, the Volturi has closed in on the French Coven's lair.

However, the only thing on young Silus' mind is his Captain, and Lord. Beau Swan's leadership and charisma has fostered a deep love for him; his troops are loyal to no end for their Morning Star.

Silus being one of his greatest admirers, is desperate for his approval. With little time before the final battle, he seeks to spill his heart out and gain his Lord's favor.

Little did he know, that Beau Swan is more than eager to please his subordinates...

A spicy one-shot revealing more of Beau Swan's past involvement with the Volturi! Get to know his relationship with his protege's, Lauren and Silus as he tries to find love on the battlefield!

Notes:

Hello silly, little people in my computer!

I bring you the first part of a two part one-shot informally commissioned by my friend and fellow Life and Death fic writer, tristissimus.

I've been very busy lately, and my writers block for Pale Moon refuses to give way, I write as much as I can before hitting that wall of doubt that tells me "Is this good? Nah, scrap it" so yeh, PM is taking longer than I want, so hopefully these little one-shots help keep y'all entertained until my main series is good to release.

But no time to waste. Lots of spicy moments to read up on.!

Of course if none of y'all read the tags

CONTENT WARNING: Explicit Sex throughout this chapter, and eve more throughout the next.

I do hope y'all enjoy, sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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Chapter 1: Voyeur

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April 10th, 1944 - Riom, France

I focused on the delicate cup between my fingers; it was well made; and adorned with cute floral patterns. A very nice coffee cup. The piping hot coffee I poured in just moments ago made my mouth water. I inhaled the rich aroma deeply; if only to get the smell of vile vampire's blood out of my head.

“Mon Chéri?” I turned my head slightly as Lauren watched me enjoy my coffee. Blood smeared on the left half of her face, as she adjusted her tattering cloak.

Much of the Guard were in the same state as she was, not excluding me either. Since Sulpicia and I returned from America, we put Lady Sulpicia’s plan to route the French Artisocracy.

And just as she said it would work, every engagement up to now was a resounding success. We hadn’t lost a single Guard member in the two weeks of continued battle. Now here, in Riom. The last city before Vichy; the seat of the French covens rule.

We had all but destroyed the last vestiges of their army. What remained was likely a personal guard. Their best; only a dozen or so remained.

Soon Lady Sulpica’s rule would be absolute.

“Tell the rest of the Assassin’s to mop up this block; then report to Captain Felix, I won’t be far behind.” She bowed her head as she brought her fist to her chest. “At once, Mon Cheri.” She darted away as I turned to look at the sight mere feet away from me as my Guard continued to lop the heads off the remaining French vampires that refused to surrender. Many of them did, avoiding annihilation; now serving as auxiliary units for the Guard.

As their heads rolled, the next would just curse or glare at me as their life ended. Others begged for their lives; my gift allowed me to judge them properly; determine if they would be loyal or not. Those that made the cut, lived. Those that I knew would betray us, moved onto the next life.

But it was getting tedious and taking too long.

So I moved the judgement space outside of an abandoned cafe. Many of the French vampires watched in utter shock as I went on to make a cup of coffee. After a quick assessment of their mind, a lazy wave of the hand marked them for death. And a thumbs up assured their survival. All the while I drank my coffee, and poured myself more, over and over.

It went on for hours, but finally, Christ sake, finally, I was down to the last one.

A young vampire, with sandy blonde hair. His pale face, covered in dirt and debris, was scared shitless. He was thrust forward, two of my Guard grabbing him by the arms as another grabbed him by the neck. He stared up at me in complete bewilderment as I set my cup of coffee down. I gazed into his black, thirsty eyes as I peered into his mind. I saw vague memories of a family near Paris; his abduction and turning. He was stripped of name and identity to become a soldier.

“Pity…you were taken against your will…like many of these unfortunate headless fools.” I sighed as I grabbed my coffee and waved my left hand. The sign to end his unlife.

“Wait!” I glanced at the young vampire as he stared at me frantically. I held my hand up as my Guards stood still. “How-how are you doing that?” I took a sip as my hand remained up.

“Do what?”

“Drink coffee…no vampire I’ve known has ever been able to stomach it…how? How are you doing it?” My brow furrowed as I crossed my legs. “Is that really what you should be worried about right now? I’m about to kill you.” He shook his head.

“Please, monsieur. I know that. But…I think my family owns a coffee shop in Paris…I’ve all but forgotten about them. I beg you, fulfill this dying man’s wish…please is this something you can share?”

I searched his mind once more. Finding any motive that he was using to stall. I found nothing, only the distant human memories trying to manifest from the fog. I stood up as I walked over to him, my Guard eyed me cautiously as I knelt down. I closed my eyes as I focused on the hidden parts of his mind. A minute passed as I found the dormant part of his human desires. Turning the key as it were as I opened my eyes. I waved my hand as each of my Guard let go of the young vampire.

I held the still piping hot cup to him as he took it in his hands. He looked astounded as he brought it up to his nose. “Impossible…I-I can actually smell it…heh.” I knelt there, watching him as he brought the cup to his lips. Taking a small sip as he gasped out. His eyes grew moist as he looked down at the coffee.

“Amazing. Truly amazing. Just like Mama and Papa used to make.” He brought the cup back to his lips as he gulped down the entire cup’s worth of coffee. A smile on his face as he placed the cup down. He raised his head as he smiled sadly.

“Thank you.” His voice was a whisper as I nodded.

“Requiescat in pace.” I whispered as I grabbed his head, twisting it off faster than he could make a sound. Black blood oozed from the body's neck as it fell over. I gingerly placed the head next to the body, the face of the dead vampire, still smiling.

I got back up as I sighed. War truly was a horrid thing…but I was born to wage it. Death was my calling. And killing. My profession.

Truly, these were dark times.

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“Where are we on casualty numbers?” I asked as I pondered over records and maps. Maive, my third in command, stepped forward with a handful of papers in hand.

“Ten injuries, all non-fatal. They’ll be good as new when we march for Vichy.’ she said. The red head placed the report in front of me as I quickly pondered over the names.

“Make sure they’re a part of the rear guard. We don’t need them to work overtime. I know most of the troops feel they need to prove a point to impress one another. See to it, Maive.”

She raised her fist to her chest s as she bowed. “Right-o Lord Morningstar.” I chuckled as I looked up at Kiyomi and raised my hands. “Weapon report?” I signed.

The Japanese woman nodded as she raised her hands back. “Along with the usual kit we’ve outfitted ourselves with, we acquired two crates of firearms with venom infused ammunition, as well as a dozen more daggers, swords, and axes. Dani and I will look over them and disperse them among the troops when we’re ready to assault Vichy.” she finished signing as I nodded.

“Good. William, Viana, Charlotte, see to it that hourly guard duty is scheduled, and ensure a runner is available if need be.” The three saluted together as I glanced over at Lauren.

“Any news from Lady Sulpicia, Lauren?” my second stepped forward as she unraveled a message bearing Lady Sulpicia’s seal.

“Lady Sulpicia has ordered the Guard to hold the assault for twelve hours. She is intending to send envoys to broker a surrender, if they do not sue for peace, Captain Felix will lead an assault on the French covens lair; We are to support him alongside Captain Desdimona if need be.”

I nodded as I looked up and gave her a small wink. “Thank you, Lauren.” She smiled back at me. As the rest of my proteges watched

“You’re staring, Lauren…” William muttered as Dani chortled under his breath.

“Ahem.” I turned to see Silus staring at Lauren who glared back at him in return. “Something to add, Silus?” I said, tilting my head. Charlotte and Viviana rolled their eyes as they shook their heads in unison.

The slender vampire turned to look at me, his nebulous red eyes staring intensely.

He had dark brown ringlets that framed the left side of his face. A slender, slightly long nose, soft rounded cheeks with an angular chin. He was on the shorter side, 5’4. However his size did not stop him from being an effective and deadly assassin.

Desdimona had him regulated to a messenger. Yet I saw u tapped potential in him, and asked the Head Tracker to transfer him under my command. She did so without a fuss. And he had proven himself a hundred times over.

“Lord Morning Star. Must we sit back when the eight of us and yourself are more than capable of dispatching these traitors? It would be trivial for us.” I smirked as I walked around the table, leaning against it as I crossed my arms.

“And what if it isn't trivial? Let's say I lose every one of you. And it's just me? What if I fall and it's just the eight of you?”

In the blink of an eye he was right up against me. He propped himself between my legs. His hands grasped my thighs as he stood on his tip toes as he looked up at me in anguish.

“That would never happen!” He shouted as he suddenly realized that he was pressed right up to me, a look of embarrassment coming over him as he slowly started backing away. I couldn't help but chuckle as I uncrossed my arms and cupped his small, delicate face.

“Fret not, darling Silus. I'm not going anywhere. And neither are all of you. Trust in Lady Sulpicia’s orders. It's just half a day.”

 

The rest of my proteges bowed their heads as they thumped their chest. Silus, slowly, reluctantly backed away as he saluted. His fist to his chest as he sighed. “Yes Lord Morning Star. Forgive me.”

I nodded as I waved my hand. “You're on a twelve hour leave. See to the troops and get some rest.” They slowly began filing out as Silus glanced back at me, before Lauren hissed shortly at him, causing him to scamper off.

“You shouldn’t be so tolerant of your subordinates, Mon Cheri.” she said curtly. “And why shouldn’t I, Lauren? They’re under my command, they are my responsibility, and I will not command them harshly.” She sighed as I finished rolling up the map reports; tucking them away.

“What is it, love?” I reached out and stroked her cheek which made her sigh with a smile. She kissed my palm as she glanced at me. “The Guard under your command loves you, Beau. They would do anything for you. And I mean anything.”

I smirked as I stroked her cheek with my thumb. “Isn’t that a good thing, Lauren? I try my best to treat them all as my equals.” She hissed into a sigh as she smacked my hand away, pushing me against the table as she firmly placed a hand on my chest.

“Beau, many of the Guard have been getting rather used to calling you Lord Morning Star. You know what happened to Fabrizio when his men called him Lord. I know you love those under your command. But you need to set things straight. I don't want the other Captains or even Lady Sulpicia to think you're getting ambitious.”

Once again I reached up and stroked her soft mocha skin. “Lady Sulpicia would never think that, Lauren.” She groaned as she leaned into my palm once more. “Because she loves you? She loved him too…please Mom Cheri. If not for yourself, for me. I don't want your popularity to get you in trouble.”

I chuckled as I leaned in and gave her a small kiss. She leaned in and reciprocated it. Pouting cutely. “Alright, Lauren. Alright. I'll personally write a notice that will be handed to each of the Guard. Will that suffice?” She smiled softly as she nodded.

“It's a start…I don't want to lose you, Mon Cheri, that's all.” I bit my bottom lip as I nuzzled my forehead against hers. “You worry too much.”

She slid her hand on my chest up to my shoulder as she purred. “Someone has to worry about you. Especially when Lady Sulpicia is not around. You're nothing but a troublemaker.”

I growled playfully as I lowered my hands to her waist. “Mmhmm…and you love it. Don't you?”

“Hmmm, I can't lie, you're so much more fun when you're being a little devilish…” she gasped into a giggle as I reached down and grabbed her butt; with minimal effort I lifted her up. I leaned back and sat on the table as she sat on my lap.

She stroked through my hair as we stared at one another hungrily. I glided my left hand down her thigh as the right was firmly gripping her backside.

“Vilain garçon…Mon vilain garçon.” she whispered. I gave her a wink which made her laugh. The soft bell-like sound of her laughter was infectious as I couldn't help but chuckle with her. She gripped a tuft of my hair, pulling it back, tilting my head up.

Our laughter was smothered as our lips pressed together in a slow, intimate kiss.

She hummed softly as my left hand roamed up her body; sliding under her shirt, I stroked her slender abdomen. Her skin was radiating a heat that felt so comforting. I wanted to be swaddled in it.

“Mon Cheri…” she whispered as a soft moan escaped her lips. I quickly pulled her shirt up her torso, over the swell of her breasts and up and over her head. She let go of my hair to raise her arms as the cumbersome piece of clothing was off. She tossed it aside and flexed her thighs to hold herself in my lap. Her slender fingers stroked up her sides and over her breasts which she gave a small pinch.

Biting my lip I watched her play with herself before she leaned forward, pressing one of her breasts to my mouth.

“Lick.” She commanded. I growled defiantly at her as she did the same. She pulled at my hair as she shoved my mouth against it harder.

I held her tightly as I slowly tuned the soft nub. Lauren stroked my hair back as she watched me. Her nipple slowly pebbled as I took it in my mouth, squishing it gently between my teeth, pulling it before letting it go with a pop.

“Animal” She yanked my hair back again as she exhaled shakily. Her mouth found my neck as she bit down, hard. I gasped out into a hiss as she shoved me back on the table. Her hand gripped by bicep in a death grip as she sucked the blood from the wound.

Lauren loved drinking blood. It was how her gift worked. But it came with the price of bringing the bitten to be put in a near death state.

Whatever fooling around we got into it often abruptly stopped when she had her fill. But I was not willing to let my fun end so soon…

Her hold on my arm loosened as she slid her hand up my shoulder. I used the freedom to grab at her and roll her under me. Her mouth pride away from my neck as she stared at me in bewilderment.

“Mon Cheri?” I growled into a rose as she shivered and hissed back. I slid off the table as I pulled her hips up against mine, my hands firmly on her thighs I leaned forward as she stared.

“We're doing this my way….” my voice was laced with venom which. Caused Lauren to smile. Her chest rose and fell as she slowly raised her hands to my cheeks.

“Is that so, darling? And…what did you have in mind?” I reached down and slid my shirt off in one quick motion. I leaned forward and took her hands in mine. Interlocking our fingers I raised them over her head as my bare chest pressed to hers.

I pressed into her mind, showing her everything we were about to do. Her eyes widened as her smile grew more wicked. She giggled giddily as she lifted her head m, our lips pressing together in a small kiss as she bit down on my bottom lip. I winced slightly as she yanked it back harshly before letting go.

“Mmm, hurry on then, Min Cheri…ravage me…”

Our lips crushed together as I slipped my tongue into her mouth. She moaned excitedly as she licked her legs around my waist, bumping and twisting her hips against me as her fingers flexed and clenched mine as our kiss went on for what felt like an hour.

But that didn't matter. I had twelve hours to have all the fun I wanted; and I intended to make every second count…

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“What's got you in such a glum mood, Silus?” I looked up from sharpening my dagger at William who was in the middle of a card game with Dani.

I sighed as I set the dagger down and shrugged as I rubbed the back of my hand. “I'm just…I made a right fool of myself in front of the Lord.”

The two of them chuckled as William set a card down on the crate they were playing on.

“That’s not exactly the first time you've got so close to him. Maybe if you kissed him, he’d get the message that you fancy him.’ They both broke out laughing as I hissed at them both. “What if I do?! Half the Guard is infatuated with Lord Morningstar.”

They kept laughing as Dani placed another card down. “You mean like Lauren? She's the only other person who Lord Beau allows to be intimate with him. Wonder how he managed that with Lady Sulpicia gluing him to her hip at every chance they can be together. How does he do it, you think?”

I sighed, annoyed that my emotions were now front and center.

“He is quite a handsome lad, well spoken, educated. And he cares for his troops; anyone would fall for that.” Vivana said. Charlotte chuckled beside her as she nudged her elbow. “And that’s coming from you, dear, if a woman who's never touched a man says that, you know he’s the real deal.” They giggled together as they shared a small kiss. I grumbled as I grabbed my dagger and began to sharpen it just a bit more aggressively.

“So what are you waiting for, lover boy? Go tell him.” I pointed my dagger at William as I hissed out, aggravated. “Because I’m afraid of being rejected, you dimwit.”

“Awww, don’t be like that Silus, we’re rooting for you. Have been ever since you joined us; we knew from the start you were trailing after him.” I stared at Dani with murderous intent, but just as I was about to sit up, a hand smacked Dani aside the head.

He hissed angrily as he glared at Maive who just shook her head. “Stop messin with him. The lad can fancy whoever he chooses. And he’s absolutely right. Anyone would kill for a night with Lord Morningstar. Have you ever seen him without his shirt on? Woof, woof…Reason enough for me to want to offer my ass up to him. Don’t you agree,Kiyomi?”

The Japanese woman glanced at Maive as she set down a crate of bottles of preserved blood. She raised her hands as she spoke. “Oh, most definitely. Just the other day, Lord Morningstar and I were sparring. I won three out of five bouts because he couldn’t keep his eyes off my rear. He is utterly insatiable. Good thing he has no qualms about how many partners he has.” she signed, as she gave me a wink.

Maive pointed at Kyomi as she opened her arms. “See? The man loves arses. Just offer yours up.” A bottle came right at the Irish woman, she caught it cleanly as she popped it open and drank right from the bottle.

“Ugh, use a glass, heathen.” Charlotte said grimacing. She held a cup to Viviana who had another bottle and began to pour.

“Make me you English, cunt.” They hissed at one another as Kyomi signed for them to calm down.

“Ehh, you ain’t worth it, you straw haired floozy” Charlotte snarled as Vivana rubbed her cheek against hers. “Oh, don’t listen to her. She’s just jealous you’re mine.’ Charlotte calmed down as she and Vivana shared a drink.

“So what the hell does any of that have to do to help me?!” I was exasperated as Kyomi handed me a cup. She poured my cup full of blood before setting the bottle down.

“What we're saying is just go for it, Silus. If Lord Morningstar is willing to court Maive, Lauren or I, surely he would at least be curious if you did the same. Be brave, and listen to what your heart wants.” she signed.

I glanced at her as she smiled then down at my cup as I took a deep breath. “You know what… you’re right!” I gulped down the blood in one go as I stood up and sheathed my dagger on my belt.

“I’m going to go find him, and tell him how I feel…wish me luck?”

They all raised their cups of blood as they cheered me on. William and Dani laughed boisterously.

“Get your man, Silus!” William cheered.

‘Just smile and wiggle that hiney, brodr!” Dani chuckled.

“You got this, Silus!” Maive called out. I waved them off as I was out the door in a flash.

Lord Morningstar…Beau…I won’t stop until you’re mine!

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The streets of Room were dead quiet. At least this part of it. It was as though people knew to stay away from where we were housing for the evening.

I saw the hidden Guard members on sentry duty, eyeing me as I walked by. A small, curt, nod was all that was needed to have them look away. I saw the apartment building Lord Morningstar was residing in; all of the Captains had their own domicile, I suppose it was meant to separate us from them. Separation of higher rank members of the Guard or what not.

I scampered up to the door and opened it quietly. I slowly made my way through the foyer and noticed that Beau was not in the living room, nor the kitchen. He was likely in his bedroom…

I sniffed the air and was surprised that his scent led downstairs. The meeting room where we spoke about our plan for Vichy…did he never leave?

I skulked down the stairs in a blur as the door leading to the planning room was slightly ajar.

Just as I was about to take a step forward, a deep moan rang through the hallway that made me freeze on the spot. The sound of heavy breathing, and the slick sounds of something pounding against something else in rapid succession filled the hallway as I crept up to peek in the room.

My eyes widened as I saw Lauren, laying on the table, her legs wrapped around Beau’s waist. His hands, firmly holding her hips as he bucked and thrust into her.

His hair was tousled, and fresh bites and scratches lined his nude body. Lauren was in a similar shape as her dreadlocks were sprawled over the table as she stared longingly at our Lord.

The rough and powerful growls and groans from Beau sent chills down my spine as I stared at his broad back. Tattoos, all along his arm and down his shoulder blades crested a breathtaking contrast of the black ink and his ghostly pale skin.

His butt was perfectly curved and bounced each time he thrust into Lauren.

I watched shamelessly as my Captain fucked Lauren so intimately. I should leave. I needed to leave.

But I didn't want to…

I leaned against the wall as I held my breath; undoing my pants, I shamelessly began stroking myself as I watched Beau lift Lauren up in his strong arms. Lauren’s delicate hands stroked through Beau’s hair as her body jolted up and down, Not missing a single step he pressed her against the wall as her legs loosened around his waist, bouncing limply as she moaned his name, over and over again.

“Mo-Mon Cheri…I’m close, I-I…” His enchanting dark laugh made my cock twitch, he bent down and buried his face in the crook of her neck. He turned his head ever so slightly. Allowing me to see his face; I couldn’t believe how violent and wild he looked. He was always so soft…and gentle…but he was a demon now…

And I loved it.

Watching Lauren mewl and cry out, I could only imagine what it would be like to be in her position…to be grabbed and pulled by his strong hands…to feel his mouth on mine, on my neck, everywhere…

I wanted him. I wanted to do what he was doing to Lauren. I just wanted him so badly.

Lauren cried out once more as she raked his back, four long bloody streaks running along his left shoulder as Beau thrust into her one last time with a low growl. The overpowering smell of cum and arousal exploded from the room. His cum…it made my mouth water with venom…

After a minute of breathing heavily, they started giggling as he lowered her down. Lauren stared longingly up at the Captain, he was so tall compared to her…even taller compared to me. Figuring they were done I was about to be discreet and get proper. Yet they weren’t finished.

Lauren grabbed Beau by the hips and pressed him against the wall, a wicked smile on his face as Lauren got down on her knees.

“So messy, Mon Cheri, let me clean you up…” her words dripped with lust as she firmly gripped the Lord’s cock. It was such an impressive size, pale, with a pink tip. It was so cute, and yet so intimidating.

I watched jealously as Lauren’s tongue lapped along his shaft, and along the head as she took him into her mouth. His long fingers ran through her dreadlocks as his broad chest heaved. His other hand gripped the wall, it crumbled under his grip as he shook and groaned as Lauren continued sucking him off.

I kept vigorously stroking myself. I couldn’t help but pant as I wished it was my mouth on Beau’s cock. I wanted him to fill me. I wanted to choke on his length and swallow his seed.

Why couldn’t it be me? Why did Lauren have to prioritize him? Why did he court Maive and Kyomi and not me? Did he not like men? It wasn’t fair…

I adored him. I worshiped him. I would destroy the world to stand at his side…

“Beau…Beau…Beau…Beau…”

“Who’se that?”

His eyes were suddenly on mine as Lauren stood up immediately and turned to look in my direction as well. I froze up completely as I stood there, mortified. In a blink of an eye, Beau was at the door, swinging it open as he glared down at me.

“What have we here? Silus?” I stared up at the Captain as I was completely lost on what to do. His eyes drifted as he glanced down at the elephant in the room…

“Hmmm, looks like someone was having a little fun of their own?” I turned to see Lauren casually leaning on the door frame under Beau’s arm as she smirked. "Oh mon Dieu…a little mouse finds himself in a den of lions.” she giggled wickedly as I took a step back.

“L-L-Lord Morningstar, Lauren I-I-I I’ll be going, forg-” Before I could even turn Beau was in front of me, his hand slamming against the wall as the entire building shuddered. He was mere inches away, naked and staring right down at me. His free hand gently cupped my chin as he tilted my head up.

“Where do you think you’re going?” he said in a deep husky voice. I gulped as Lauren closed in, placing a hand on my shoulder. “Hmm, leaving so soon, Silus? We were just getting started…”

I gulped nervously as both of their eyes turned black with lustful hunger.

I came here to confess my feelings…

It seems as though I was getting into something I was vastly unprepared for.

“Come on then, let’s take this upstairs, somewhere more…comfortable…” Beau grabbed me by the waist as he pulled me to his broad body. Lauren wrapped an arm around my neck as she smirked.

“Don’t fret, Silus…he won’t bite…oh, who am I kidding…yes he will."

Chapter 2: Paradis

Summary:

CONTENT WARNING!!!!: Explicit Sex, like the entire thing except the ending. So yeah, beware.

Notes:

Hello silly, little people in my phone!

Sorry for being away so long! Been super busy preparing for a trip I'm leaving on in two days!

I knew that I had to get some chapters out before hand so expect a Tears and Rain post before Wednesday!

But not much else to say, without further adieu...

Sit back and please enjoy the final part to this one-shot!

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Chapter Text

April 10th, 1944 - Room, France

Here I was. In Lord Morningstar's private chambers. Lauren has been sitting next to me for some time. She's completely naked.

She hasn't taken her eyes off me. Every now and again her eyes scan down my body before looking back into my eyes. A wicked grin comes across her face as she growls.

I try to focus on my hands, or my feet. But the sound of my Lord pacing around in another room kept distracting me.

For the first time since becoming a vampire, I felt afraid…and exhilarated at the same time.

“Loosen up, Silus. Mon Cheri has a wonderful surprise for you.”

I gulped as I glanced at Lauren. Her breasts were completely out there as she lounged lazily. Her arm resting along the top of the couch. She leaned forward as I felt her finger gently drawing circles along my arm.

“I-I’m not sure if I can loosen up…you're just…there exposed. Doesn't it bother you that I can see you.”

She chuckled and shrugged as she stretched. “Not one bit, dear. In fact I feel absolutely at ease bare. Mon Cheri has seen my body so many times that it's just normal to strip down when I'm alone with him.”

I blinked and stared down at the floor as I tried to focus my rattled head.

“How…how do you freely be with Lord Morningstar knowing his courtship with Lady Sulpicia is so serious?” Lauren leaned forward, crossing her legs as she rested her elbow on her knee. “Quite easy, darling. I do not seek to claim a place in his heart. Our Grand Duchess has beat anyone and everyone to that.”

I shook my head as I waved my hand out in confusion. “But…what I saw. You two were so intimate. So loving…the way he looks at you too…” she rolled her eyes as she rested her cheek in the palm of her hand.

“We were rutting, silly man. Basic desires, nothing more. Beau is so affectionate that he just might make you believe he is in love with you. Devilish creature he is. He's too handsome and sweet for his own good.”

I could understand the last part…but was it really just a bit of fun on their part? Was that what he had with Maive and Kiyomi as well?

“So he doesn't love you?” She shook her head. A smile on her face. So casual as I gulped. “And you don't love him?” She sighed as she shrugged.

“Not in the way you think I would, Silus. Yes, I love him. But I do not seek his heart for my own. I seek his future. Out of all the humans in this world, he was picked by our Grand Duchess. Rose from nothing on his first mission. And now commands legions. He has a touch of destiny within him and I seek to be at his side when he claims it.”

A touch of destiny? It was true that he was marvelously impressive. I had not known any newborn being able to do what Beau could do. He had captivated all who he met. Friend and enemy alike.

“So…why were you spying on us, Silus?” She was suddenly right up against me as her arm pressed to mine. I froze up as her left hand reached out and stroked my cheek.

“Uh…”

“Such a naughty boy…your cock in your hand as you watched Beau pound into me. Why did you watch?”

I swore if I were human I'd be turning beet red. I tried scooching over but she sat up on the couch as she kept me in place.

“Why?” She repeated. A growl reverberated from her throat as she scraped her nails against my jawline.

“I-I…”

“Hmm…you know, I’ve always thought you were just the cutest little thing Silus…a budding fruit, ripe for plucking…”

“Wait, Lauren…no, we shoul-” She pressed my head back against the couch as she stroked a hand up and down my neck. Out of the corner of my eye I saw her lick her lips as she bared her teeth and leaned in.

“Just a bite…”

“Lauren. That's enough.”

She froze instantly; sighing as she got off of me and plopped back where she originally sat. I saw Beau coming from another room, three glasses held together by his long fingers and a bottle in his left hand.

He wore a very short black sarong wrap, tied at the hip. It made him presentable, though it left much to see still.

I had never seen him so…bare…except for when I saw his bouncing ass just twenty minutes earlier.

Beau set the bottle down on the table before us as he set the glasses down alongside it. He walked across the table as he bent down and gently grabbed Lauren by the neck. He squeezed, causing her to smile and exhale sharply.

“Naughty Fox…who told you that you could touch him?” Her hand came up and grabbed his wrist, as she stared longingly in his eyes. “Forgive me, Beau. You get me in such a state, that I feel absolutely…famished.”

He hummed as his lips crushed against hers. She moaned into the kiss as he pulled away as soon as he initiated the kiss. Letting go of Lauren's neck, she gasped excitedly as she tucked stray dreadlocks behind her ear.

He stepped between us as he casually motioned with his finger for me to move. I was more than happy to be further than Lauren than need be.
She was positively beastial right now.

I tried remaining calm as Beau sat down between Lauren and I as he got comfortable.

Lauren was at his side in an instant. Her hands roamed his bare torso. Tracing along the many tattoos that canvased his pale body. I stared in awe of the definition of his muscles. He was lean, but there was strength in his figure. It was hard to describe…knightly was all that came to mind.

He had the visage of a warrior, and a scholar of old, carved from pale marble.

“Care for a drink Silus?”

He reached for the bottle and easily priced the cork sealing it. He poured a dark, almost purple like wine into the glasses as he picked one glass up and gently kissed the lip of the glass before handing it to Lauren. He poured another glass as he did the same to what I assumed was mine. His pink, lips gently pressing the glass before he held it out to me.

I took it without question as he poured himself a glass. He held it aloft as he glanced at Lauren and I.

“To us. To good health. To the Volturi. Cheers.”

“Santé!” Lauren cheered.

“Salute…” I said quietly as Beau and Lauren both took a long sip from their drinks.

I hesitated, the smell of blood was very much there. But other smells and tastes were tickling my tongue as I cautiously brought the glass to my mouth. Taking a sip I gasped at the buzzing, alluring flavor that had coated my tongue.

“This is good…really good…what is this feeling?” Beau grinned as he held the glass close under his nose.

“Lady Sulpicia’s personal wine; made with the finest grapes in Tuscany, infused with the purest blood and a kick of venom…with my gift, I can turn on the sensation for desire for human food and drink…but I also tried out turning off the vampiric part of us that allows us to be so unfeeling, so immune to certain sensations…combine the two…and I can allow any vampire, plus myself, the ability to get…drunk…”

He gulped the whole bottle down as he hissed in satisfaction. He leaned forward and poured himself another bottle as he held his glass to me.

“When’s the last time you’ve been drunk, Silus?” I gently clinked my glass to his as I took a bigger sip of the wine, its velvety sweetness going down so smoothly. The warmth encompassed me as I gently pressed up against My Lord’s side. I felt his large arm wrap around my shoulders as I sighed contently.

“Too long…centuries…the buzzing, the warmth…it’s all new again.” He smirked as he squeezed me close. “Every night can be like this after this war is over. We’ll have a party unlike any other, with everyone.”

Lauren gulped her glass down as she reached over and got herself another glass full of wine. She leaned in and kissed Beau’s left shoulder tenderly as she rubbed her cheek against his back. “Just the way I like it. If at the end of the world, we had the nine of us…it would be fine by me.”

Beau tilted back as Lauren lifted her head. They kissed again, softly, tenderly, I watched as their lips pressed against one another, heard moans and growls rumble in their chests as Lauren’s tongue lapped at his parted lips.

I squinted my eyes and frowned as I gulped down another glass, pouring myself more wine as I noticed Lauren peeking at them. She chuckled as she pulled away.

“Is that why you were peeking, Silus? Were you jealous of me?” I looked away, focusing on my glass of wine as I twisted it in my hands.

“Yes…” Lauren burst into laughter as Beau quietly chastised her. I gulped down the rest of the glass, letting the tingling burn take over me as I was starting to feel a bit different. Was this drunk?

“Careful, Silus…I realized that the longer you’ve lived as a vampire…the easier it is to get drunk…” He chuckled as Lauren poured herself more wine.

Looking up at him, his radiant, beautiful face, wearing nothing but a sheer fabric covering the magnificent specimen that I saw earlier…it was like drinking wine with a God. An immortal being, so divine and impossible…and yet he was but a newborn not even eight months old. A boy, on the cusp of manhood…and yet he intimidated me and left me awestruck all at once.

“Beau…ever since you told me that you saw more to me than just a messenger…I-I’ve felt a way for you…I watch your every movement, and listen to everything you say as gospel… I fancy you. Just as Lauren does, just as Maive and Kiyomi do…but-I just thought you’d never see me like that. I-I never saw you being interested in someone like me, some one so…unsure so-”

I gasped as his left hand came up and cupped my cheek, his mouth was suddenly covering mine. My eyes were wide as his face was so close. His heavenly scent overwhelmed me as his lips pressed, pulled and tugged on mine.

He was kissing me. Me…I pushed against his lips, he pushed back, Was it the wine? Was it him? I felt my eyes grow heavy as they closed, I focused only on our lips. His tongue slowly darted into my mouth; I had no desire to stop him, he took me into his embrace as I felt my body being pulled into his lap. Lauren chuckled as I felt Beau’s strong hand running down my sides.

I made a meek sound that was in between a moan and a hiss. He was consuming me. I felt someone take the empty glass in my hand, I didn’t even realize I was still holding it. But now that both of my hands were free, I put them to work. My fingers traced his strong jaw up his cheek and into his hair. Gliding my fingers through his locks was like running my fingers through strands of silk.

He pulled away, I followed. I heard him chuckle as he cupped my cheek and parted our lips from Ken another.

I inhaled deeply. As though it were the first time I was breathing air. As though I were reborn.

“Is that answer enough to tell you that I adore you, Silus?” I blinked a few times as my thumb gently traced his lips. He gently bit it, holding it between his teeth as he grinned.

I couldn't help but grin back as I nodded. “I'm so happy.”

Lauren snuck in and kissed my cheek as she draped herself against Beau’s side. “Welcome to the club, Silus. Just know you're last in line behind Kiyomi, Maive and I.”

I rolled my eyes as I looked into Beau's eyes. “I'll be number one, some day.”

Lauren snorted as she rested her cheek on Beau’s shoulder. “Second. Sorry, Silus. Only one person has his heart. We're just here to keep him company…and I am always going to be second.”

Of course, she was right. No matter what I felt for the Captain. His heart belonged to another. And yet here I was in his arms. The glittering rubies that were his eyes were fixated on me…but I was nothing more but a distraction.

A play thing.

“Lauren…I care for you all deeply. Would I be so close to either of you if I did not feel something for you?” I glanced over at Lauren as her face softened. She leaned in and gave him a quick kiss as she shrugged. “I suppose you're right, Mon Cheri. Your love is truly a curse.”

I raised an eyebrow, curious what she meant by that. How could such a pure creature as Beau have anything to do with curses.

“Oh is it now? Am I to guess both of you are entrapped by said curse then?” He said with a wicked grin. Lauren grinned as she stood up and strutted around the couch, running her hand on his shoulder as she leaned in and bit down on his ear.

“Absolutely bewitched.” She whispered before prancing to the bed at the far corner of the room.

“Now…enough taking you two…let's see if Silus is up for some more fun.” Suddenly Beau's eyes went dark with lust. “Hmm, let's indeed.”

I gasped as he stood up with me with no effort at all. His large hands were firmly gripping my thighs as he never took his eyes off me. I clung to his shoulders as he eyed me up and down.

“Oh….Lord Morningstar…” he hummed as I felt the sudden jolt of being tossed down. I landed on the bed hard as I was suddenly covered by his massive frame.

A hungry growl escaped his lips as he licked the side of my face, his enchanting, sweet breath wafted into my nose as I shuddered. His lips tickled my right ear as he nipped the lobe with his canine.

“Just Beau, my darling Silus…” I gulped as I felt his fingers quickly begin to unbutton my doublet.

“When it's just us…it's only ever Beau.” I nodded as I felt a heat pulse through my cheeks. Was I blushing? Impossible…

…Though I suppose anything was possible. Gazing into Beau’s obsidian eyes, I had to remind myself that the impossible was happening now.

“Of course… Beau~” He bit his bottom lip as Laren laid beside me as she stroked my cheek.

“You're in for an experience few get to have, Silus…try and keep up.”

I watched as Beau sat up on his knees as his hand quickly undid the knot of the sarong. I watched as it fell down his slender waist, gulping in anticipation; Lauren and I had the best seats in the house as Beau slowly glided his hands up his hips and moved back down as he firmly grasped his cock.

With a wicked grin he looked to Lauren then I as he trilled excitedly.

“So…whose first?”

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I never would get tired seeing the pure ecstasy in Lauren’s face when she came.

Her pupils dilate, her tongue running along her canines as she claws at my skin. Drawing blood as she climaxed.

My devilish Fox.

“Mon Cheri…” she said lazily. She purred contently as she stretched her arms over her head, giggling happily.

“Goodness…” I turned to see Silus who had been laying beside Lauren that entire time. His bare pale body was like a pearl. Pure and glowing.

I didn't fail to notice he was hard, and was slightly touching himself. I bit my lower lip as I gently turned Lauren on her side which she did so, lazily, as Silus looked up at me. His eyes darted from my face down my body and back up as he pressed a hand against my chest.

“I’ve never seen so much…passion. What are you…Beau…what are you…” I chuckled as I leaned in and shared a small kiss with him. His small soft lips were so incredibly inviting, but I pulled back as I smirked.

“I'm just an ordinary guy from Chicago.” he scoffed into a chuckle as he sighed.

“Incubō…you are the stuff of my dreams.” I growled low and gravely as I ran a hand down his body, stopping at his pale erect cock. I ran my fingers up its length to the tip which made him jolt up slightly as he bit his bottom lip. I lowered myself down as my cock slowly pressed up against his. It was a strange yet inviting touch. One I hadn't thought of experiencing until recently.

“Tell me, have you always been into men, Beau?” He asked inquisitively as his slender hand stroked both of our shafts. I exhaled low and shakily as I shook my head.

“Not until very recently…I suppose it started when I started getting closer to Captain Felix…when we sparred…seeing his muscles flex, that keen look in his eyes…so focused…so…knightly” I licked my lips of venom as I shuddered. Silus squinted his eyes as he shook his head.

“Here I thought it was because of me…” he mumbled. I chuckled as I hooked a finger behind his knee, spreading and lifting his legs apart which made his eyes go wide. “Such a jealous little rabbit…”

I slowly lifted my hips up as I got the smaller man into position. He made a small, submissive sound as I teased his backside with the tip of my cock.

He gasped as he placed both his hands on my chest.

“Can you bla-ha…blame me? You're desired by all…I wanted you for my own. It is so disparaging that I have you so close now…yet you still feel so far away…”

I smiled softly as I lowered myself down and gave him a small kiss. He leaned into it. Eager to taste me. Our lips parted just slightly as I whispered against his mouth. “Shhh, my dear Silus…focus on me and only me. At this moment…it's just us. You, and I.”

He smiled lovingly as he wiggled his hips, nodding as he gripped my chest tightly.

“My Lord Morningstar…Beau…please…take me.” With one more kiss I grinned wickedly as I let a whisper of pure lust escape my lips.

“Gladly, my darling…”

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When I was still human…I would seek out the men of high status that were within my father's inner circle.

Men who I had known harbored the desire to be with a handsome young man. My father never knew I loved the company of men. Had he, I would have been ostracized. Charged and potentially nailed for my…deviancy. Back then, it was seen as an agent to God to seek the physical love that made me whole.

Yet those with power and wealth were always excused for what happened behind closed doors.

So I often got what I wanted. An older man of influence showered me with gifts and all I had to give in return was my body and soul.

At first it was just for the thrill of the taboo. Then it became what I truly enjoyed. Even if it meant having sex with old, ugly men…sadly few men of power and wealth that wanted to be with me were handsome…

So I endured…knowing that most of the porcine men I laid with were just in it for my beauty and to get in better with my family…

Not once did I feel like one of them loved me…

…Well that was until now, and a few hundred years later.

I panted excitedly as I felt myself clenching against the thick appendage that had impaled into my rear.

No partner I had been with made me feel this good. Made me stretch this much. Beau was truly a specimen.

He had pinned both my hands over my head with just one of his massive hands as he delivered delicious thrust after thrust into me, not once looking away from me.

His angelic, pale face, was a sight to behold. He grunted and exhaled so beautifully, his voice, penetrating my ears just as sweetly as he penetrated my ass.

Every time he pulled out and pushed back in was like an explosion of pleasure that was better than the last. He made sex feel and look like a work of art. I was his canvas as he painted a portrait so raw and joyous that I felt that I had died and gone to Heaven.

“M-My Lord Morningstar…ah…it's so good…”

He bit his bottom lip as he used his free hand to grasp my cock as he firmly stroked it. I could help but arch my back up at how tenderly he treated me. Like he had been fucking me for years, knowing just where to pull, squeeze and touch.

“I love you, Beau, I don't care who knows…I love you.” I couldn't control my words. Any semblance of cognitive thought had turned off.

He loosened his hold on my hands as he cupped my cheek, his thumb stroking my bottom lip as I enveloped it into my mouth, sucking it slowly before biting down on the joint. I couldn’t help but smile as he peppered my face with kisses as he pressed his lips to my ear.

“And I you, my darling Silus.” I couldn’t contain my joy as I gasped with each loving thrust. Biting my bottom lip, I stifled a moan as I grabbed and held his face close to mine. “I’m close…Beau, harder…”

He didn’t hesitate as his hips thrust harder, faster, I couldn’t control the sounds coming from my mouth. Every thrust ascended me into his kingdom. “Silus…I’m coming…I-” a primal roar rumbled through his chest as he bit back a moan. I grabbed at his hair and his shoulder as I pressed my forehead to his. “It’s okay…cum in me. Right now…please. My Lord.”

Thrust after thrust I felt a hot tingle surge through my body as I could not keep it contained within me. Arching my back I hissed into an animalistic moan as a torrent of cum erupted up, hitting Beau’s abdomen, he growled, bestial and raw as I felt a hot release inside of me.

Beau’s warm release filled my belly as I couldn’t keep from smiling. I laughed in pure joy as Beau gently rested his forehead against my shoulder. He pushed himself off the bed as he looked down at me. “Everything you dreamed of?” he whispered. Honeyed words spoken low and dark, but so tenderly.

“Mmhmm…and more so.” It was then that Lauren rolled back over as she pulled her fingers from her clit as she sat up and pushed them against Beau’s lips. He eagerly licked them clean as the mocha skinned woman placed a hand on my chest.

“I don’t need to ask how you enjoyed it, Silus, it’s written all over your face.” I couldn’t help but smile sheepishly as Lauren and Beau laughed joyfully.

“Well then, the night’s still young, boys…how about we keep going.”

I suddenly felt Beau’s cock swell up, hardening inside of me as he gave me a wink. “What do you say, Silus?”

Glancing over to Lauren as she sat up and licked her lips hungrily I could tell neither of them were ready to stop.

And to be honest…neither was I.

“Heh…absolutely…until the sun comes out.”

And thus we did; the three of us, indulging with one another’s bodies, it was impossible to tell where my body began and where Lauren and Beau’s ended. Over and over, on the bed, on the couch, on the floor, and even floating in the air…

It was surreal. All the while I watched as my Lord partook in me, partook in Lauren.

I said it once before, but surely, this was Heaven. Not the one described in biblical scripture…no. This heaven was better, for it was governed and ruled by the only King I would follow. He would bring the promised land.

He who would show me true happiness…

…and deliver me from evil.

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Sadly the sun did indeed rise, and I parted ways from Lauren and Beau…I drifted back to my bunk, and stared at the ceiling, reflecting on the night before...how distant a few hours seemed to be. I was in his arms…joined together, feeling his body, against and inside me. It was truly a memory I would hold onto.

I sighed as I gazed at myself in the mirror, I was adjusting the buttons to my doublet when Maive stepped into the room and knocked on the door frame. “We’re waitin fer you, Silus? Ready?” I nodded as I finished affixing the last button. I grabbed my cloak and threw it over my shoulders as I clamped it tight with a specially made silver brooch that was handed to us by Lauren.

We were ordered to wear our dress uniforms; a big day was ahead of us. The day the French Aristocracy would surrender to Lady Sulpicia. I suppose she wanted it to be a spectacle. Propaganda for the survivors to tell to any would be rebels who still remained at large.

“Yes, on the way.” I lifted the hood just enough to cover my head as I gave myself a once over before quickly darting downstairs to meet with everyone else. The rest of Beau’s proteges and I made our way to the center of the city where the mass gathering of the Volturi stood; three separate rows, defined by Captain Felix, and Desdimona’s groups, and at the far left was ours. We made our way to the head of the line where I laid eyes on Beau for the first time since last night.

He wore a significantly more ornate uniform than us, the same as the other Captains; his doublet and trousers were a flat matte black, affixed with silver buttons and accessories. Strapped to his hip was a lavish belt that had two silver daggers strapped to them. His cloak was as black as midnight, darker than anyone else's save for Jon, Alexia and the Elders. What differentiated him from everyone else was the silver laurel crown upon his head. I couldn’t help but stare at his magnificence.

He truly looked like a King…

He turned and looked at us as we took our place behind him, at the head of the other Assassins. As Lauren stepped forward to stand behind him he subtly raised his hand in her direction. She did the same before she stood at attention. His affections for her truly were unrivaled…as I stood beside William and Kiyomi, I couldn’t help but notice that he was looking right at me. We stared into one another's eyes as he slowly cracked a small smile, and winked before turning around. A warmth took flame in my stomach as I couldn’t help but sigh happily. William gently nudged my shoulder as he leaned in.

“Sooo…how’d it go?” he whispered. The rest of the gang turned their heads, curious, all but Lauren who just smiled and kept looking forward.

“Heh…well, a gentleman never kisses and tells.” Beau chuckled under his breath as William whistled. “Nice going my man. Let’s hope Lady Sulpicia doesn’t kill you for touching her favorite toy.”

“Huh?” I turned to look at him as the call for attention rang out. I looked forward, hands behind my back as I stood up straight.

I looked over and saw Lady Sulpica, flanked by Athenodora and Marcus. It was like looking at a Goddess; under her cloak she wore what looked like parade armor over her dress. I didn’t fail to notice that she had a matching silver laurel crown on her head, the same as Beau’s.

“Good Morning, my Guard. You have fought long, and hard. This war has taken many friends and loved ones…but their deaths were not in vain.” She extended a hand out towards the direction of Vichy as she inhaled deeply.

“For just a few minutes away, the once powerful French covens cower in their palace. We march not to a final battle, but to an assured victory! Today we end this war! Today we send a message to all who challenge my rule! For the Volturi do not buckle or yield to the whims of others! We are the ultimate law of this world! We decide its fate! Together now! March! To victory!”

She thumped her fist to her chest as the Guard followed suit, a thunderous unified sound as every other member of the Guard did the same.

“First Battalion! With me!” Captain Felix bellowed as the center line began moving forward, followed by Desdimona’s.

Finally Beau raced his hand as he glanced back at us all. “Forward! My Assassins! Victory or Death!” A roar of hisses and raised fists as the rest of the assassins marched.

“To The Volturi! To the Morning Star!” shouted one of the troops. I followed behind Beau as Sulpicia suddenly came to his side. He took her hand in an instant as she leaned in and shared a kiss with him.

I couldn’t help but feel a tinge of anger at her Majesty…she could have anyone…why him…

“His smile was so much happier in her presence than it seemed he was in mine or Lauren’s.

So this was what true love looked like? I sighed as I continued watching them dote on one another, surprised when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I looked up to see Lauren had switched places with William as she gave me an apologetic smile.

“It isn’t fair is it?” she said softly. I didn’t respond as I couldn’t exactly understand what she meant. “Remember when I said his love is a curse…” she tilted her head as she motioned me to look over her shoulder. At the far end of the line I saw Maive gazing at the back of Beau’s head. Her brow furrowed as she sighed sadly. Lauren motioned again behind me as I looked to Kiyomi, staring off in the distance, taking a glance at Beau and Sulpicia, then me before dropping her head to look to the ground.

“They all fell for his spell…one he doesn’t mean to cast on them…but fell either way. He can’t say no to comforting someone. Regardless of what it is, he can’t help but make someone as happy as can be…even if it means going all the way as far as he does with me, with them…or you.” she sighed as she gently rubbed the back of her hands.

“You asked me why I don’t love him…that’s why. Because I know loving him is futile. He may say it, he might make me believe it when we’re together…but his heart belongs to her. His love is hers…so what’s the point in trying.” she looked down sadly but raised her head and smiled at me as she shrugged.

It was a painful spoon of medicine to swallow; but seeing Lord Morningstar and Lady Sulpicia so enraptured with one another, dressed as Gods from a bygone era…it just cemented everything Lauren just said.

I wouldn’t be Beau’s one and only love. I wouldn’t be his partner, wouldn’t enjoy endless happiness at his side…

It was a cruel fate that I felt enveloping me.

“If you know that to be true…why do you keep following him so fervantly? Why does Maive…or Kiyomi…or-”

“-you?” I inhaled sharply as Lauren raised an eyebrow. I nodded as I couldn’t deny my uncertainty and jealousy anymore.

“I know my answer…and I think it's the same as Maivus’s, and Kiyomi’s, as well as everyone behind us…and I think you know too.”

I tried to process that. Did I know the answer? Thinking back to last night…it was the one night in this long unlife that I truly felt alive. Like my heart was truly beating.

I thought back to what drove me to come out and confess to him…because he had given me everything for nothing. He could have demanded me, anyone to be his pets…but he approached me as though it were my choice.

Had I decided to walk away, he would not have forced me. He was not like the men who used me in Rome.

He cared nothing for money, or power. He took it because he wanted to look after everyone. He wanted us to be our best. When one of us was injured or fell, he mourned with us.

His love…was indeed a curse. But solely because his love was so intoxicating. So big and so encompassing that he made the entire battalion love him. To the point that they called him Lord.

He was our Captain…

Our King…

Our God…

…Our Devil.

“Silus?” Lauren asked. I looked at her as I reached over and gave her hand a small squeeze. She was taken back by the gesture as I took a deep breath.

“I know the answer. No matter what happens, it's better to follow him, than to be without him. His love is contagious, and invigorating all at once…odds are, there will be more people he will come to love. As much as Sulpicia? I don't know for sure. But what I do know is that I will follow him. No matter what. Until the very end of time.”

A smile, genuine as it was true, came over Lauren's face as she nodded. “Then let's keep supporting him then Silus. Together. Us and our Lord Morningstar.”

Lauren walked a bit faster as she bumped against Beau's right shoulder. I could barely contain my laughter as Lady Sulpicia's face turned sour.

She returned to her place with us as she gave me a wink.

I watched as Beau comforted our Lady as she pouted rather cutely before they laughed together.

Catching a glimpse of his smile one more time was all I needed to know that I had made the right choice.

Wherever this unlife took me, I would be only a few steps behind my beloved Lord.

For Beau…I would take on Heaven and Hell just to ensure he got to live in peace doing whatever he set his heart to.

No matter how treacherous the path. Nothing would stop me.

My resolve was as resolute as my love for him.

Notes:

Everyone who gets close to Beau is doomed to love him.

And that will come up a lot more in the main series. Will Beau ever realize it, though, is the question.

I am still surprised so many people fell in love with Silus when he was just suppose to be another Volturi background character; it just makes me wonder who else I bring it that might become every one's favorite xD

I aim on bringing you all the next chapter to Tears and Rain before I catch my flight on Wednesday, so stay tuned because you definitely will not want to miss it!

Until then, take care and see you in the next chapter!

Notes:

Who would have thought Silus would become so popular when I only wrote a handful of paragraphs about him!

Next chapter will get even spicier as Beau and Lauren show him the time of his life!

I hope this exceeds your expectations triss, and hope you're doing well, friend! As a further surprise, I have another mini series starting soon; far more PG-13 than this one-shot. ;p

Hopefully you'll get to see that soon, anything to get my creativity flowing.

I hope you enjoyed this spicy look into Beau's inner circle. And I can't wait to show you more about em!

Until then, take care, and have a wonderful day!