A/N: I'm really surprised that I didn't get more hate because of the last chapter I posted. Though I can say that some of you really, really hate Alexander. Out of curiosity, is anyone's favourite character Alexander?
Anyway, as you probably know by now: this story contains gay sex, incest, BDSM, vampires (therefore, this might not appeal to the squeamish) and other times of rough/degrading/non-con sex that some may deem as offensive. If that's not your bag, don't read on.
I ran my hand slowly down my brother's back, tracing his spine with my cold fingers. He groaned, arching his back down, tilting his head up. When I reached the rope, I grabbed it and pulled. His wrists came together behind him, causing him to cry out with surprise. I smirked, knotting the rope, then continuing to trace down his body.
Jacob's breath was coming in pants, his body was practically shaking in a beautiful combination of nervousness and arousal. When I reached his feet, I swiftly tied them together. Jacob groaned quietly.
I walked around to the side of the bed, admiring my work. His pale skin was a delicious contrast to the black sheet. He had a trail of blood sliding slowly down his neck, beneath the black leather collar, and I licked my lips in anticipation.
"I must say, you look marvelous hog tied, Jacob. I'm starting to think I should leave you like this all the time." I said with a grin. He raised his eyebrows in fear, and tried to object. Whatever he was trying to say was muffled by the ball gag that was forced between his teeth.
I leaned down in front of him, so my face was level with his.
"You really impressed me the other night." I said honestly, running my hand through his soft blonde hair.
"You impressed all the other men too. They all wanted to borrow you." A look of true horror came into his eyes, and I ran my fingers gently down his cheek to cup his chin.
"You don't need to worry about that, my pet. You're mine," I leaned closer so my lips were nearly touching his ear, "and I don't lend away my things."
Jacob relaxed at this. I pulled away so I could look into his eyes again.
"You have been very well behaved. I almost feel like I should reward you. But I've gone through all this effort to tie you up, and you do look so nice. It'd be a shame for my effort to go to waste." His eyes were fixed on me.
"I don't have to use these things, you know." I said, motioning to the array of whips and canes on the floor beside me. Jacob's eyes lit up.
"I can be gentle. Even when you're vulnerable, even when you're tied up." I breathed. I leaned closer to him again and pressed a soft kiss to his cheek. He shuddered and his eyes fluttered closed briefly.
"You've been so good," I said contemplatively. I looked down at myself. I was fully dressed. I had a dark blue vest on and a crisp white shirt and dress pants. I hardly ever let Jacob see me naked.
"Would you like to watch me undress?" I asked, holding his chin. His eyes widened slightly before he slowly nodded his head. He looked like he was a little nervous, almost like he was afraid if he was too eager I'd back out of it. I wasn't that cruel.
I stood up and backed away from him. I was halfway between the French doors to my bedroom and my bed.
I slowly, teasingly unbuttoned my vest. His eyes were trained on my fingers. As I slid my vest off, Jacob shuddered slightly in anticipation. My hands moved to my collar. I popped the first two buttons open, when we were interrupted by a knock on the door.
Jacob looked absolutely defeated.
"Enter." I said, with an amused grin, turning. Normally I didn't like being interrupted, but it was enjoyable watching Jacob squirm.
A servant entered and bowed deeply. He didn't even really look at Jacob. At this point, many of the servants were used to seeing him tied up in my bed.
"Your Highness, Marcus Van Andel is requesting your presence in the conservatory." The man said. I grinned.
"Has he offered a reason for his unexpected visit?" I asked.
"No, your Highness. Would you like me to go ask him?"
"No, no. That's fine. I'll be down momentarily. Thank you."
The servant bowed again and left, shutting the heavy wooden door behind him.
I walked swiftly towards Jacob, picking my vest up off the floor.
"I'll be back soon." I said, pressing a kiss to his forehead. He groaned loudly, and protested as I pulled on my vest and headed out the door.
I headed briskly down the staircase, buttoning up my shirt and vest as I went. I was excited, which didn't happen very often when it came to people other than Jacob. But Marcus was one of my dearest friends. I'd known him since I was quite young, even before Jacob was born.
When I entered the conservatory he bowed his head to me.
"Don't." I said, with a smile.
"My lord." He said with a grin, flourishing his hand and bowing even further.
"Stop." I said, playfully shoving him. He laughed and we pulled each other into a platonic hug. The two of us were quite close, much like brothers. It wasn't the same sort of love I had for Jacob though. My love for my blood brother was so much deeper.
"Jacob didn't want to say hello?" Marcus asked, sitting down on one of the couches. I sat on the couch opposite and looked through the glass at the starry sky.
"He couldn't. He's tied up at the moment." I said.
A servant entered and offered both Marcus and I glasses of blood, which we both accepted. I sipped it casually. I didn't feel a need to act regal in front of Marcus, our relationship was much closer than that.
"Yes, I heard. You had a little party here a few nights ago. Being your best friend I would've assumed I'd be on the guest list. Apparently not." Marcus glared at me.
"I thought you were courting Allegra. I didn't think this party would be... to your taste." I said. Marcus took a sip from his glass and frowned.
"What taste? I have no taste. As long as I'm the one on top, so to speak, the gender is meaningless." He said with a shrug.
"I'll keep that in mind for the future." I studied Marcus carefully. His black hair was slightly messy, and there was a look of worry in his golden eyes.