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BLOOD. LUST. FAMILY. CHAPTER 18
Pairing: Sakumoto
Genre: Vampire AU, fantasy, drama, mpreg
Rating: NC-17
Warning: Contains violence, gore, blood.
Summary: Jun retreats to his nest, and Sho finds out exactly what is required of him.
Previously: Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14, Chapter 15, Chapter 16, Chapter 17,
Sho hovered outside the closed bedroom door with his hand resting on the ornate door knob. He couldn’t decide whether to simply enter as normal, or to cautiously stick his head inside first and hope that Jun wouldn’t bite it off.
He told himself that he was being ridiculous, and went in quietly, half expecting that Jun would still be in the bath.
The floor leading to the bathroom was littered with Jun’s discarded clothing, but Jun had obviously finished his bath and was already curled up in bed under the covers. Although it was still far too early to go to sleep, Sho figured that it might be prudent to get some rest while he could.
While he was wondering if he would disturb Jun if he took a quick shower, Jun’s eyes flickered open. “Sho, why are you standing there looking confused?”
“I didn’t want to wake you by taking a shower, but I guess it’s already too late. Sorry.”
“I wasn’t actually asleep. It just feels nice to snuggle under the covers.” Jun’s sleepy eyes and ruffled hair said otherwise, but the smile he offered Sho was bright. “Want to join me?”
The tight knot of tension in Sho’s chest unravelled as Jun’s love drifted through their mental connection, sending tendrils through his brain. “I’ll just visit the bathroom first.”
“Don’t,” Jun ordered as he sat up and folded back the covers on Sho’s side of the bed. “Don’t you dare wash any of your scent away. I like you just as you are.”
Heat flared in Sho’s belly at the tone of Jun’s words as he hastily stripped off his clothes and slid into bed next to his mate, wearing only his underwear. Jun was in his favourite fluffy purple robe with nothing underneath and he wrapped his naked leg around Sho’s knee and rested his head against Sho’s chest.
Jun’s skin felt cooler than earlier as he pressed his cheek against Sho’s sternum and listened to the steady rhythm of his heart. His hair was unbound and hid his face as he savoured Sho’s scent.
Sho brushed the silky strands back and pressed a kiss to the top of Jun’s head. “Love you.”
“Love you too,” Jun murmured sleepily. “I'm sorry that I can't stay awake. I owe you a kiss.”
“That's fine, Pet. I'll be here when you wake, and you can kiss me then.”
Jun wore a serious expression as pulled his head back and looked into Sho’s eyes. “But this is the last time.”
“What do you mean?” Sho’s heart thudded at Jun’s gloomy words, but he kept his voice even, so as to not stress him.
“This is the last time it will be just the two of us,” Jun said quietly. He rested his hand on his belly and looked wistful.
“Do you still regret this? Having our youngling so soon into our mateship?”
“Of course not,” Jun protested. “I love them so much already. A life without them would be unthinkable. I just worry that we will lose the connection between the two of us once we are three.”
“Jun, my love, we are mated for a lifetime. We will love our youngling and raise them together, but just because we will be parents it doesn't mean that we need to lose our sense of self, or what we mean to each other.”
Jun hid his face back against Sho’s chest and didn't speak for a while, but there was no mistaking the tears which trickled onto Sho’s skin. “Love you.” The words were breathed almost inaudibly into Sho’s damp skin, but they went straight to Sho’s heart.
He wrapped his arms around Jun and held him tight. “I love you too, Jun. Even when you cry on me and make my skin all salty.”
Sho’s words had the desired effect on Jun as he laughed and relaxed in Sho’s arms, falling asleep within minutes. Sho watched Jun sleep for a long while, before finally dozing off, still cradling him in his arms.
****
Jun jerked awake, not knowing what had disturbed his sleep. Through the tinted glass of the bedroom window he could see that the sun was hugging the horizon, casting an eerie glow across his beloved garden. The bare branches of the sakura tree stood out sharply, appearing black against the deep reddish-purple of the sky peeping through the clouds.
The fizzing in the back of his mind took on an urgent note, and he realized that his youngling had been the cause of his sudden waking. The nagging pain in his lower back was stronger now, making remaining in bed an uncomfortable prospect.
Sho’s arm was still draped over him, making movement difficult, but Jun managed to slither off the bed, almost ending up on his knees as the weight of his belly dragged him off balance. He almost called out to Sho for assistance, but his instincts told him that the time wasn't right; he had to do this part by himself.
Carefully, he straightened up and tied his robe more tightly around his waist as he regained his sense of equilibrium. He gathered the items of Sho’s discarded clothing and pressed them to his face. The scent of bitter chocolate soothed him and dulled the pain in his back.
Silently, he made his way out of the room and along the corridor to the sanctuary of his nest. He rearranged the cushions and pillows lining the space, making sure that the items with the strongest scent of his mate were closest to him as he sank down into the layers of softness. His eyes gleamed with purple sparks and he crooned to his youngling as he settled down to wait.
****
When Jun slid out of his arms, Sho was awake, but Jun was so consumed with the need to relocate to his nest, Sho was sure that he didn't even notice.
It was hard to restrain himself from leaping up when Jun stumbled, but Sho closed his eyes and clenched his fists under the covers until Jun eventually made his way from the room.
Once he heard the soft click of Jun closing the door to the spare bedroom Sho clambered out of bed and grabbed a pair of sweatpants. Hopping on one foot as he tried to pull the pants on he almost landed on his face. Panicking like this would only hinder Jun, so he took a moment to walk to the bathroom and splash some cold water on his face to calm himself.
When he tapped on Toma's door, the nurse greeted him and held out a cup of coffee which he poured from a thermos flask. Toma's hair was messy and he was wearing a creased T-shirt with Mickey Mouse on the front and a pair of yoga pants, but he was alert and smiling. "Coffee?" Toma offered, but then snatched the cup away just as Sho reached for it. "On second thoughts, better not. The scent of it on your breath might be distasteful to Prince Jun."
Sho pouted at the loss of the comfort of a warm drink, but he knew that what Toma said made sense. Since Jun had been bred, he had disliked the smell of coffee, and now that he was about to give birth, he was bound to be even more sensitive. “Thanks for the reminder, Toma-san.”
“No problem, your Royal Highness. I'll get dressed and pack up my belongings, make the arrangements with the hospital and then wait for you downstairs,” Toma replied. “Good luck.”
Sho barely heard Toma’s good wishes, as he turned and walked away without replying. The world around him receded and heat flowed through him. Jun was infiltrating his mind and igniting his senses, silently conveying his need, as he called to his mate.
****
As he sensed his mate’s approach, Jun’s eyes shimmered in the darkness of his nest. The sun had now dipped below the horizon, but through the bedroom window the sky was still lit by the fading light of dusk, providing a faint illumination through the open door to the walk in robe.
The sweet and heady perfume of Jun’s scent wafted alluringly into the bedroom as Sho entered.
This time Sho didn't hesitate, driven to his mate by the urgency of Jun’s call. He recognized the clothes he had been wearing earlier and his heart swelled with pride as he realized that Jun had added even more of his belongings to his nest.
From his position nestled snugly among a pile of cushions and pillows, Jun reached out his hand so that Sho could assist him to stand. Once on his feet, he sinuously rubbed himself against Sho, mimicking the movements of an oversized cat.
For a moment the amethyst of Jun’s eyes clouded over and a hiss escaped between his parted lips as he held himself still. Sho felt a dull flicker of pain in the back of his mind, signalling that Jun’s contractions had begun in earnest.
After the contraction eased, the purple light returned to Jun's eyes as he nipped at the skin on Sho's bare chest, puncturing the skin and lapping at the beads of blood which welled to the surface. Sho clutched Jun's arms as every bite sent waves of heat to his groin.
The robe slipped down Jun’s shoulders as he offered his neck to Sho, inviting him to bite. Sho’s eyes turned black with lust before flaring with a crimson flame as his fangs punctured the tender flesh. Jun’s sweet blood flowed into his mouth for the first time in almost a year. Sho held it in his mouth for a moment before pressing his lips to Jun’s, sliding his tongue into his mouth and allowing the blood to flow down Jun’s throat.
Jun responded in kind, biting down on Sho's neck and needily gulping down several mouthfuls before pressing his mouth to Sho's lips and feeding some blood back to him. Sho's eyes widened as he tasted his own blood mixed with remnants of Jun's, filling his mouth with the taste of sweet chocolate.
The growing hardness between Sho's thighs, and the primal core of his brain told him what he needed to do next. Afraid of doing what he was about to do while his mate was in labour, Sho hesitated briefly, triggering Jun to bare his fangs and grab his wrist, digging his claws into his skin.
Jun's grip was not gentle and Sho had no choice but to follow as Jun dropped down to the soft floor. After positioning himself comfortably on all fours Jun looked back over his shoulder at Sho, hissing impatiently.
Sho freed himself from the confines of his sweatpants as he tugged them down below his hips and knelt behind Jun, roughly pushing the robe out of the way before pressing himself into his mate. Jun lowered his head to the floor, raising his hindquarters and keening as Sho began to move. Their coupling was fierce and frenzied, with Jun jerking his hips back to meet every thrust of Sho's.
Jun hissed loudly as another contraction struck but rather than stilling, he urged Sho on to move harder and faster. Sho’s hips stuttered as he felt Jun flinch, but when Jun clenched tightly around him he growled and thrust into him harder and faster than before.
It took only a few minutes more for Sho to find his release as he gripped Jun’s hips hard, leaving marks on his skin with his claws. Jun cried out, and came untouched as he felt Sho filling him. Although he had come with enough force to make him see stars, Sho realised that he was still hard and that Jun was too.
Jun pulled away and raised himself to his knees before turning and pushing Sho down onto his back with a growl. He crawled on his hands and knees up Sho’s body, biting at any patch of skin which was within his reach. With Sho’s help Jun was able to lower himself onto his mate’s cock, riding him hard as Sho helped him to retain his balance.
Sho’s fangs shone white in the darkened space as he dragged Jun’s head down so that he could reach his lips. They kissed and bit at each other, both of them hissing as Sho snapped his hips up into Jun, jerking him forwards with every movement.
As Jun came, he raked his claws down Sho’s chest, leaving red tracks down his skin to the mess of white where his release coated them both. Sho pulled Jun down hard onto his cock and came in spasms as Jun panted and shuddered, coming again weakly before rolling off Sho, onto his back in amongst the scattered and sweaty pillows lining his nest.
Chest heaving, Jun brushed his hair out of his face as the purple fire faded and his eyes returned to their usual warm shade of brown. Rather than the pain of another contraction, he felt a strange tearing sensation in his belly. He looked across at Sho and took a shuddering breath, reaching for the comfort of his arms. “It’s time.”
Genre: Vampire AU, fantasy, drama, mpreg
Rating: NC-17
Warning: Contains violence, gore, blood.
Summary: Jun retreats to his nest, and Sho finds out exactly what is required of him.
Previously: Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14, Chapter 15, Chapter 16, Chapter 17,
Sho hovered outside the closed bedroom door with his hand resting on the ornate door knob. He couldn’t decide whether to simply enter as normal, or to cautiously stick his head inside first and hope that Jun wouldn’t bite it off.
He told himself that he was being ridiculous, and went in quietly, half expecting that Jun would still be in the bath.
The floor leading to the bathroom was littered with Jun’s discarded clothing, but Jun had obviously finished his bath and was already curled up in bed under the covers. Although it was still far too early to go to sleep, Sho figured that it might be prudent to get some rest while he could.
While he was wondering if he would disturb Jun if he took a quick shower, Jun’s eyes flickered open. “Sho, why are you standing there looking confused?”
“I didn’t want to wake you by taking a shower, but I guess it’s already too late. Sorry.”
“I wasn’t actually asleep. It just feels nice to snuggle under the covers.” Jun’s sleepy eyes and ruffled hair said otherwise, but the smile he offered Sho was bright. “Want to join me?”
The tight knot of tension in Sho’s chest unravelled as Jun’s love drifted through their mental connection, sending tendrils through his brain. “I’ll just visit the bathroom first.”
“Don’t,” Jun ordered as he sat up and folded back the covers on Sho’s side of the bed. “Don’t you dare wash any of your scent away. I like you just as you are.”
Heat flared in Sho’s belly at the tone of Jun’s words as he hastily stripped off his clothes and slid into bed next to his mate, wearing only his underwear. Jun was in his favourite fluffy purple robe with nothing underneath and he wrapped his naked leg around Sho’s knee and rested his head against Sho’s chest.
Jun’s skin felt cooler than earlier as he pressed his cheek against Sho’s sternum and listened to the steady rhythm of his heart. His hair was unbound and hid his face as he savoured Sho’s scent.
Sho brushed the silky strands back and pressed a kiss to the top of Jun’s head. “Love you.”
“Love you too,” Jun murmured sleepily. “I'm sorry that I can't stay awake. I owe you a kiss.”
“That's fine, Pet. I'll be here when you wake, and you can kiss me then.”
Jun wore a serious expression as pulled his head back and looked into Sho’s eyes. “But this is the last time.”
“What do you mean?” Sho’s heart thudded at Jun’s gloomy words, but he kept his voice even, so as to not stress him.
“This is the last time it will be just the two of us,” Jun said quietly. He rested his hand on his belly and looked wistful.
“Do you still regret this? Having our youngling so soon into our mateship?”
“Of course not,” Jun protested. “I love them so much already. A life without them would be unthinkable. I just worry that we will lose the connection between the two of us once we are three.”
“Jun, my love, we are mated for a lifetime. We will love our youngling and raise them together, but just because we will be parents it doesn't mean that we need to lose our sense of self, or what we mean to each other.”
Jun hid his face back against Sho’s chest and didn't speak for a while, but there was no mistaking the tears which trickled onto Sho’s skin. “Love you.” The words were breathed almost inaudibly into Sho’s damp skin, but they went straight to Sho’s heart.
He wrapped his arms around Jun and held him tight. “I love you too, Jun. Even when you cry on me and make my skin all salty.”
Sho’s words had the desired effect on Jun as he laughed and relaxed in Sho’s arms, falling asleep within minutes. Sho watched Jun sleep for a long while, before finally dozing off, still cradling him in his arms.
****
Jun jerked awake, not knowing what had disturbed his sleep. Through the tinted glass of the bedroom window he could see that the sun was hugging the horizon, casting an eerie glow across his beloved garden. The bare branches of the sakura tree stood out sharply, appearing black against the deep reddish-purple of the sky peeping through the clouds.
The fizzing in the back of his mind took on an urgent note, and he realized that his youngling had been the cause of his sudden waking. The nagging pain in his lower back was stronger now, making remaining in bed an uncomfortable prospect.
Sho’s arm was still draped over him, making movement difficult, but Jun managed to slither off the bed, almost ending up on his knees as the weight of his belly dragged him off balance. He almost called out to Sho for assistance, but his instincts told him that the time wasn't right; he had to do this part by himself.
Carefully, he straightened up and tied his robe more tightly around his waist as he regained his sense of equilibrium. He gathered the items of Sho’s discarded clothing and pressed them to his face. The scent of bitter chocolate soothed him and dulled the pain in his back.
Silently, he made his way out of the room and along the corridor to the sanctuary of his nest. He rearranged the cushions and pillows lining the space, making sure that the items with the strongest scent of his mate were closest to him as he sank down into the layers of softness. His eyes gleamed with purple sparks and he crooned to his youngling as he settled down to wait.
****
When Jun slid out of his arms, Sho was awake, but Jun was so consumed with the need to relocate to his nest, Sho was sure that he didn't even notice.
It was hard to restrain himself from leaping up when Jun stumbled, but Sho closed his eyes and clenched his fists under the covers until Jun eventually made his way from the room.
Once he heard the soft click of Jun closing the door to the spare bedroom Sho clambered out of bed and grabbed a pair of sweatpants. Hopping on one foot as he tried to pull the pants on he almost landed on his face. Panicking like this would only hinder Jun, so he took a moment to walk to the bathroom and splash some cold water on his face to calm himself.
When he tapped on Toma's door, the nurse greeted him and held out a cup of coffee which he poured from a thermos flask. Toma's hair was messy and he was wearing a creased T-shirt with Mickey Mouse on the front and a pair of yoga pants, but he was alert and smiling. "Coffee?" Toma offered, but then snatched the cup away just as Sho reached for it. "On second thoughts, better not. The scent of it on your breath might be distasteful to Prince Jun."
Sho pouted at the loss of the comfort of a warm drink, but he knew that what Toma said made sense. Since Jun had been bred, he had disliked the smell of coffee, and now that he was about to give birth, he was bound to be even more sensitive. “Thanks for the reminder, Toma-san.”
“No problem, your Royal Highness. I'll get dressed and pack up my belongings, make the arrangements with the hospital and then wait for you downstairs,” Toma replied. “Good luck.”
Sho barely heard Toma’s good wishes, as he turned and walked away without replying. The world around him receded and heat flowed through him. Jun was infiltrating his mind and igniting his senses, silently conveying his need, as he called to his mate.
****
As he sensed his mate’s approach, Jun’s eyes shimmered in the darkness of his nest. The sun had now dipped below the horizon, but through the bedroom window the sky was still lit by the fading light of dusk, providing a faint illumination through the open door to the walk in robe.
The sweet and heady perfume of Jun’s scent wafted alluringly into the bedroom as Sho entered.
This time Sho didn't hesitate, driven to his mate by the urgency of Jun’s call. He recognized the clothes he had been wearing earlier and his heart swelled with pride as he realized that Jun had added even more of his belongings to his nest.
From his position nestled snugly among a pile of cushions and pillows, Jun reached out his hand so that Sho could assist him to stand. Once on his feet, he sinuously rubbed himself against Sho, mimicking the movements of an oversized cat.
For a moment the amethyst of Jun’s eyes clouded over and a hiss escaped between his parted lips as he held himself still. Sho felt a dull flicker of pain in the back of his mind, signalling that Jun’s contractions had begun in earnest.
After the contraction eased, the purple light returned to Jun's eyes as he nipped at the skin on Sho's bare chest, puncturing the skin and lapping at the beads of blood which welled to the surface. Sho clutched Jun's arms as every bite sent waves of heat to his groin.
The robe slipped down Jun’s shoulders as he offered his neck to Sho, inviting him to bite. Sho’s eyes turned black with lust before flaring with a crimson flame as his fangs punctured the tender flesh. Jun’s sweet blood flowed into his mouth for the first time in almost a year. Sho held it in his mouth for a moment before pressing his lips to Jun’s, sliding his tongue into his mouth and allowing the blood to flow down Jun’s throat.
Jun responded in kind, biting down on Sho's neck and needily gulping down several mouthfuls before pressing his mouth to Sho's lips and feeding some blood back to him. Sho's eyes widened as he tasted his own blood mixed with remnants of Jun's, filling his mouth with the taste of sweet chocolate.
The growing hardness between Sho's thighs, and the primal core of his brain told him what he needed to do next. Afraid of doing what he was about to do while his mate was in labour, Sho hesitated briefly, triggering Jun to bare his fangs and grab his wrist, digging his claws into his skin.
Jun's grip was not gentle and Sho had no choice but to follow as Jun dropped down to the soft floor. After positioning himself comfortably on all fours Jun looked back over his shoulder at Sho, hissing impatiently.
Sho freed himself from the confines of his sweatpants as he tugged them down below his hips and knelt behind Jun, roughly pushing the robe out of the way before pressing himself into his mate. Jun lowered his head to the floor, raising his hindquarters and keening as Sho began to move. Their coupling was fierce and frenzied, with Jun jerking his hips back to meet every thrust of Sho's.
Jun hissed loudly as another contraction struck but rather than stilling, he urged Sho on to move harder and faster. Sho’s hips stuttered as he felt Jun flinch, but when Jun clenched tightly around him he growled and thrust into him harder and faster than before.
It took only a few minutes more for Sho to find his release as he gripped Jun’s hips hard, leaving marks on his skin with his claws. Jun cried out, and came untouched as he felt Sho filling him. Although he had come with enough force to make him see stars, Sho realised that he was still hard and that Jun was too.
Jun pulled away and raised himself to his knees before turning and pushing Sho down onto his back with a growl. He crawled on his hands and knees up Sho’s body, biting at any patch of skin which was within his reach. With Sho’s help Jun was able to lower himself onto his mate’s cock, riding him hard as Sho helped him to retain his balance.
Sho’s fangs shone white in the darkened space as he dragged Jun’s head down so that he could reach his lips. They kissed and bit at each other, both of them hissing as Sho snapped his hips up into Jun, jerking him forwards with every movement.
As Jun came, he raked his claws down Sho’s chest, leaving red tracks down his skin to the mess of white where his release coated them both. Sho pulled Jun down hard onto his cock and came in spasms as Jun panted and shuddered, coming again weakly before rolling off Sho, onto his back in amongst the scattered and sweaty pillows lining his nest.
Chest heaving, Jun brushed his hair out of his face as the purple fire faded and his eyes returned to their usual warm shade of brown. Rather than the pain of another contraction, he felt a strange tearing sensation in his belly. He looked across at Sho and took a shuddering breath, reaching for the comfort of his arms. “It’s time.”
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