“What do you mean-they escaped?” Walter hissed, feeling the vein in his forehead pulse as he stared down the small group of servants, most of which had been here for at least 10 years, though one was only nearing 3. “it’s-it’s as I said master Deville,” the tallest one said as politely as he could, eyes to the floor “they escaped through the servant's pathways, we think Lady Klopstock’s, erm, feeding upon the maids wrists helped her slip free of her bindings.” Walter groaned, this is why he had those neck cuffs, so problems like this didn’t come up.

“Well, she couldn’t have gotten far. Go find her. And make sure she's returned, or have fresh blood, before tomorrow night, you all as well should know that is Lady Deville’s night.” Walter hissed, feeling his fangs licking at his inner lip, his servants all nodding and rushing off as soon as he waved his hand; calling for his personal butler.

“I’ll be in my study for the rest of the night, I am not to be disturbed. I’ve had enough of” he waved his hand dismissively to the manor, meaning everyone inside it, including the butler “this, for a lifetime.”

With that, Walter turned on his heel and walked into his study, sighing as he locked the door behind him. he cracked his neck with a groan, opening his eyes to see someone who made his shoulders drop and his body relax.

You sat on his study couch, his favorite book resting on the other side with a small cup of his favorite tea, your favorite book in your hands as a blanket covering your legs. You looked up when he entered, a smile coming to your painted lips as he locked eyes with you.

“long day my love?” you asked, voice regal and wise beyond his years, reaching your hands out as he huffed and wandered over to you, taking off his button-up and flinging it towards his desk, allowing himself to melt into your embrace. “long month, everyone is stupid” Walter muttered into your chest, feeling all his stress flow away as your perfectly manicured nails massaged and scratched his scalp.

Gods he loved you.

“Everyone?” you teased, knowing how far he would go to make sure you know he never meant you. And he did, he sat up, looking right into your eyes with the most serious expression he could muster “not you, never you” Walter grumbled, immediately taking your face and peppering kisses along your face and jaw, smiling against your skin as you laughed, wrapping your arms around his torso. “you’re smarter than even the most celebrated alchemist, those mortals could never amount to you”

You laughed again, humming into the kiss he pressed to your lips, running your tongue along your fangs as Walter dipped down to kiss your neck and ears. “Good to know”.

All too soon, your peace was interrupted and Walter huffed, “I told him, no one is to disturb us” Walter nearly growled, pushing himself off you and practically stomping over to the door, unlocking and pulling open the door. “what?”

And there stood Viktoria, her eyes bored and green with Envy. “Viktoria” Walter sighed, rubbing the bridge of his nose “what do you want? Im busy right now” Viktoria’s eyes flicked over to you and you smirked back, knowing just how much she envied you, and yet no matter how much she bitched or attempted to sway Walter away; you always came out on top.

Without even having to lift a finger, such came the perks of being Walter’s favorite, along with being the Vampire who gave him this very life. She whispered something to him, something you didn’t care to listen to, knowing it was a way to get him away from you disguised as a request for his company.

“I must decline Viktoria; I’ve had a long day and I have no energy to entertain for the night. Im sure Lucy would love to have dinner with you though” with that, he closed the door, huffing as Viktoria audibly growled in frustration and Jealously as Walter walked back over to you, taking the tea you had set out for him and beginning to drink, the stress from his shoulders beginning to melt away.

“I heard the maid set for me tomorrow got away” you murmured, shaking your head as Walter sighed, a slight panic in his eyes “as well as Viktoria feeding on her without permission, she’s been doing that as of late.” Walter sighed again, Viktoria time and time again, ever since she had been married to him, she had done whatever she pleased; even if it meant your displeasure, which included going after your meals when told not to.

The escaped maid had just been one of those recent defying acts. If she wanted to be among the top within the family, she needed to start acting like it instead of being a spoiled child. “I’ll talk with her” Walter groaned, taking his place beside you “she shouldn’t be so out of turn like that, especially against you.” You just hummed, Viktoria had never liked you, especially once she learned what you were.

You were even older than Walter, a powerful vampire empress who Walter had fallen hard for, and no other woman would take your place; something she strived to do, even if she was just pissing Walter off in the meantime.

“she has yet to realize she isn’t the only woman within that family, there are plenty of girls of age who are dying for a chance to be implemented into the family” you muttered, and Walter agreed with a hum, his hands mindlessly rubbing your legs. “any luck on the Alexander family”

“no dice” Walter said with a puff of his cheeks “only male heir’s, and I believe the babe Emmaline and that footman had together is barely into his 30’s now, and we have no info on him whatsoever.” you just hummed, Emmaline had been one of your favorites of the Alexander brides, she was a kind woman with strong morals; something you actually appreciated. You still had fond memories of your human life, and to see her humanity remain strong within her had been a kind reminder of it.

It had been a heartbreaking day when you and Walter had come across her beheaded body.

“Someone will come up soon, we just have to be patient” you hummed, reaching across the couch and taking Walter’s chin, encouraging him to smile with your own. “everything will work out my darling” Walter huffed, taking your hand and closing his eyes, pressing his lips to your knuckles.

“of course, of course.” He leaned forward, pecking your lips. “you always know what to say my love” you just laughed, your nose scrunching lightly as a slight flush covered your cheeks “and you know just how to make me blush amica mea” it was Walter’s turn to blush, chuckling at your sweet voice. He kissed you again then grabbed his book, settling into the couch beside you as he finally got to relax after a stressful month.

-

Walter huffed as he came to a slow stop, the prey he had been hunting limping away, blood leading him right to them. The maid that was meant to be your meal for today had completely evaded recapture, and so Walter had taken it upon himself to get shit done. Shit being; getting food for his queen.

“Walter?” he glanced to his side, seeing Lucy had joined him on this winter night, snow falling into her lashes “may I help you retrieve lady Deville’s meal for the night?” Walter smiled and nodded.

“of course, go cut him off at the tree line, I’ll keep at his back.” Lucy beamed, eager to help her husband hunt for the queen of the manor, and bolted off faster than Walter could blink. She was always eager to prove herself in your eyes, not knowing she had already done so by being as respectful and sweet as she was.

Soon enough, the prey was captured, barely struggling as Walter and Lucy dragged him back by his ankles, Lucy mentioning how she hoped you would be pleased with their offering. Walter just hummed, feeling a small flush to his cheeks as he and Lucy made their way into the manor and up the stairs toward your grand bedroom.

Shoving open the door and throwing the fresh catch to the floor, Lucy announced herself and Walter with a grand gesture to the man sobbing on the dark oak wood. “Lady Deville? We bring you fresh prey”

Walter felt his chest puff as you gave a satisfied hum and set down your glass of wine “how kind of you carissimi mei, now; let's take a look at him~” you stood and turned, closing your book as you did, smiling as you looked down upon your meal your beloved and his wife had captured just for you. “my my, you two did wonderfully.” Lucy grinned as Walter tucked his chin into his chest, while he was usually unafraid to show how your praise made him feel, being around a mortal and one of his wives made him a bit shy. “thank you my dears.” You stepped closer, taking Walter's chin and kissing his cheek, smiling at Lucy as she continued to beam. “I will eat well tonight, now” you took a few steps forward until you were standing over the man, eyes glowing within the dim light from your fireplace. “I’m starving~”

The man whimpered, closing his eyes as you grabbed his throat and bared your fangs, Lucy and Walter were unable to look away as you dove into his neck, his blood spilling to the floor and staining your skin. Walter licked his lips, feeling his body heat up as he watched you indulge yourself on the meal he and Lucy caught for you, remembering when he was still human and had been the one receiving your fangs, your arms cradling him as his hands wove tightly around your neck.

He shook his head to bring himself back to the present, clearing his throat to let Lucy know it was time to leave. She did so with a bow, hurrying off to her room to release some steam. He turned his attention back to you, lifting his head just so as you stood, wiping your mouth and chin clean with a napkin Walter handed you.

“Thank you amica mea, that was delicious. Be sure to order some of those pastries Lucy is so fond of, to thank her.” Walter nodded, mentally adding that to his to-do list as your hands curled up his arms, your eyes dark with want “now, I think I’ll have my other meal” Walter just smirked, closing his eyes as your blood-stained lips pressed against his, your hips pressing against his, rubbing up against his erection.

“my pretiosum” you purred, your clawed hands breaching the loose fabric of his button-up and feeling his heated skin “Already so ready for me? Deliciae~” Walter chuckled, pressing his body to yours, his hands drawing up your back. “For you? always” he whispered out, staring into your near-glowing eyes.

You hummed, kissing him again and pushing him back towards the bed, taking the lead as you always did.

-

Viktoria started with near disgusted eyes as she, Lucy, you, and Walter sat out on the patio, having their breakfast as Walter went over some paperwork. The two of you sat next to each other, Walter’s chair pointed towards yours as Lucy and Viktoria sat across, Lucy happily indulging in some of the pastries you had made sure Walter ordered While Viktoria miserably sipped at her mimosa.

She had been recently reprimanded for indulging herself in Lady Deville's assigned meal, doing so after being told that particular maid was to be yours. She of course had done it on purpose, both testing to see how far she could push the boundaries while hoping Walter would (somehow) be impressed with her boldness.

It hadn’t, it just made him angry, angry enough for him to threaten to break her off from the family and marry another Klopstock; since there was no short supply of them.

She would have to change her tactics, as her current ones were only damaging her chances of becoming the lady Deville. Her eyes narrowed behind her glass as Walter whispered something into your ear, a smile on his face as you laughed, pressing a kiss to your cheek before he grabbed your hand and went back to his work.

Viktoria’s eye twitched as you looked up at her, a smug smirk on your face as your eyes flashed with victory.

‘mine’

-end-

this was fun, i love writing soft/simp Thomas characters, considering that's how i write them all the time XDXDXD but ye~ elder vamp queen reader and simp Walter~ hope yall liked~

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