Heart of Dracula

Kate stares at him and he stares curiously back at her he could not deny what beauty he saw within her. As she hung her head he gingerly cupped her chin and tilted her face she stared into his eyes again.
“I..." She began ."I...am in need of a place to hide ...." She paused and tried to hide the bruise on her eye with her hair."...I am running from my husband" She muttered

Nodding he moved her face over slightly where he could see the bruise under her eye and he understood immediately why she would run from a husband. He opened his mouth to speak” I can read a person’s soul from their heart beat. “ As he paused he removed his hand from her warm chin.” You crave protection…and perhaps even affection. “ He mused and added a light chuckle.

Still Kate remained silent as he continued” You’ve come to Castle Dracula in search of these…desires am I right?” He asked, but spoke before Kate could answer. “ I’ve just killed my latest Belmont, normally intruders would be fed upon on sight…” he looked her trembling form up and down once more,” I still haven’t decided what fate holds for you. “

This brought a hopeful light smile to Kate’s face. Once again however he spoke “ I see no harm in letting you run about my castle. You should be careful of my brides they need attention and you are no doubt more appetizing in more way then one.” As he finished he turned and as he began to depart he felt warmth in his face…as if…no…that is not possible. Blushing….but he hadn’t blushed since his last bride.

He tried to shake it off and contemplates the deal with this woman’s man, why though he, the mighty Count Dracula couldn’t be having desires for a simple peasant woman.

“ Wait!” Kate called back to him catching up to him as quickly as she could. He turned back to look at her as she says quietly to him.” It is late Count Dracula…might I please have a room to stay in for the remainder of the night?” She asked, and seemed somewhat shy about asking.

Dracula chuckles slightly and gently rubbed his forehead as if he felt silly of himself for not offering” Of course….forgive me um…what did you say your name was?”

“ Its Kate.” She whispered, at this Dracula smiled and it was more then a charming smile. Much more.

“ Kate.” He repeated as if more to himself so he would remember it. “ You sneak into my castle and ask my hospitality? “ He asked in a harsher tone.” The penalty for stealing such things was….” He paused as Kate began to back up, a terrorfied expression upon her face.” Impalement!” He finished and after seconds of silence went by he smirked charmingly at her and chuckled.

“ You are a cute young woman…I see no harm.” He said and noted that Kate sighed lightly and looked down blushingly.” What could you be planning to stake me hm?”

Kate looked back up at him.” No…” She muttered.

“ Then you may have the top floor suite” He leads her through most of the castle both having not too much to say until they reached the outside of the room she was to stay. Dracula turned to her” You have all your needs. My maid will serve what ever it is your hearts desire.” This again brought a smile to her face” Have a good nights rest , Kate….you’ll know my decision if you awake next morning.” With that he closed the door behind him .

Kate smiles and sits down upon the bed and lays down closing her eyes to rest....she is tired.

" Youre letting her LIVE!" Came the call of the first bride.

Dracula pauses in walking and does not turn back to look at her. Lately she had been getting quite on his nerves.