Sanguis quid Ligurat (NC17)

[katieandjason]

This is such an amazing update that I spent an entire day trying to write a review that would do it justice. No lie.

In the end, I can't. There are no words to say how much I love all that you covered in this update, and all the emotions generated in the different segments. That being said, I will still try.

I. Hate. Oliver. And Etienne deserves whatever Oliver does to him. Unbinding ceremony?! Unbind who? Lex and Chloe or Lionel and Lillian?! The Demon told Lionel that he needs to rely on his family. If Oliver undoes it, they'll be screwed!

And I think Lionel needs to learn his lesson quick. He didn't try too hard to find out what Dominic was up to as long as Dominic wasn't in the country. And that resulted in the Halloween ceremony and Oliver. Lionel must pay closer attention. He knows that Etienne was the one who found and performed the spell, so he needs to spend as much time keeping and eye on Etienne as he does researching Oliver. Catching wind of the unbinding ceremony is required, b/c something tells me the ingredients for that will be things that raise a red flag in the vamp world.

Now then, Lucas was hilarious. Absolutely hilarious. Chloe and Elena brought tears to my eyes, while Lex and Lucas brought a chuckle.

Looking forward for more of the Escapades of the Spunky Old Men, in the form of Gabe and Bryan.

Finally... can we get that mating ceremony please?

[SinnerSaint]

Everytime that I think that this story cannot surprise me more, it does. I absolutely adore this story. Each and every chapter is wonderful and so well written . I can't wait for the mating ceremony, I am sure it will be very exciting .

[eternitychlex]

Oh My God!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely love this story....it is one of my favorites.......I wasn't able to update sooner because I live in Florida and with the hurricane that hit we had no power; I just got power tonight and was able to read this chapter.............I love it!!!!!!!!and I love this story..............I wonder once Oliver sees Chloe, is he going to want her as his own??? Please update soon..............I need more of this story..........I am so addicted to it...............

[meg20]

Nice to hear from Lucas too, poor sweety had to spend the night with Langs and does Lucas like older woman - even if it was for just to tease Nell!!!
Please don't let Oliver do anything to Chloe!

[sylvia]

Yikes. Lucas -is- a masochist! Seducing Nell?!?!?! Squick.

Looking forward to seeing the other vampire clan leaders, and how they react to Chloe. And, of course, to the non-stop vamp sex as well.

“Thank you,” said Lex with a smile, “you annoying brat.”

“Love you too,” grinned Lucas, “you anal retentive bore.

And awww... Luthor brotherly moment. <3

Update soon!

[arkakitty]

Loved the update I cannot believe how great this story is Please more soon.

[Chica]

Lucas is sooo bad playing with Nell like that but I can't wait to see how far he takes it...... update soon

[BellaMR]

I love Lucas Messing with the mortals. Thank you for continuing that storyline.
That unbinding ceremony has me concerned. I hope the pure bloods think to kill Oliver's helper before he gets the spell.

[Rosered99]

I have read this fic from the start up until now and I am positively salivating for more. I need some good ol' Chlex. I'm an addict and I need a fix. You have amazing talent.

[ruafair]

Apologies for the delay, time just ran away from me this weekend.... The mating ceremony will happen very soon, more build up at the moment.... And I know I say this a lot but Thank you all for your words and comments, they always make me smile Fiona

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Chapter Hundred and Twenty Nine – Getting Nearer

“That’s great,” said Chloe, backing towards the door, “and I’d love to hear all about it, but I really do have somewhere else to be.” Smiling at Natasha and the other women she quickly left the room. Leaning against the wall outside she breathed a sigh of relief and hurried down the corridor away from them as fast as she could.

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Natasha laughed softly at Chloe’s quick exit, and soon the other women were laughing as well.

“The poor girl, I do think we have completely overwhelmed her Natasha,” said one.

“I think we have,” agreed Natasha. She and the other women had somewhat cornered Chloe and proceeded to tell her different stories of their own mating ceremonies over the centuries. Poor Chloe couldn’t get out of there fast enough.

“Chloe is very strong,” continued Natasha, “and once she has had a chance to let everything sink in she will be fine.”

“Of course she will,” Annaleise spoke up. “That girl’s got a fire, Lex would not have settled for anything less.”

There were murmurs of agreement around the room.

“Still it is nice to have ‘fresh blood’ to tease,” added Anna with a grin, causing everyone to burst out laughing again.

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“It gets to you doesn’t it?” grinned Lionel as he saw a very relieved Chloe resting against one of the doors.

“Oh yeah,” she replied.

Lionel held out his arm and with a smile Chloe took it and they began walking.

“So where were you that you had to escape so quickly?”

“I was with Natasha, Anna, and a bunch of women whose names I can’t remember.”

Lionel chuckled softly, “oh you poor girl, the Spanish Inquisition had nothing compared to when a bunch of female vampires get together in the build up to a mating ceremony. I should chastise Lillian for not warning you.”

“Don’t be silly Lionel, I’m a big girl and can take care of myself,” said Chloe, punching his arm gently. “It’s more a case of me not being comfortable as the centre of attention, so not a position I’m use too.”

“Lex was like that as well,” said Lionel, “you know what our position in the vampire world is, well imagine what it was like for Lex and Lucas growing up. While Lucas loved every moment of it, Lex hated it. *Many* years had passed before he was even comfortable being in the spotlight, let alone be accepting of it. In his own way he’s never really gotten use to it, just better at putting up with it.”

“Something he gets from you I’d guess,” said Chloe, smiling softly, “Lucas’ basking in the limelight is like Lillian, I get the impression you’d rather not be there.”

“Very astute of you my dear,” grinned Lionel, and kissed her forehead softly. “Now what do you say to finding your father and Bryon and seeing if they have uncovered any more information for us…”

“I’d say lead on Lionel.”

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Later that evening Chloe found herself once again in the company of female vampires… this time it was Lillian, Natasha, and Elena. Lionel, Lex, Lucas and Karl were in a meeting with the heads of the other families. Gabe had taken Bryon out for a drink, deciding both of them needed a break away from their research, and the other guests were around the estate, which was fine as far as Chloe was concerned.

Anna was seconded in her room, putting the finishing touches to Elena and Chloe’s dresses for the mating ceremony. Both girls were slightly put out by the fact that she wouldn’t give them any clue to what the dresses looked like.

“They will be simple and elegant,” Lillian had said, “like all gowns beforehand have been.”

“How’s the baby Natasha?” asked Elena.

“Oh she is perfect,” gushed Natasha, “and getting bigger each day. She is very like Nikolas.” She turned to Chloe. “Both he and Christine send their apologies to you and Lex, but Mila is still too young to be away from her parents.”

“I understand completely,” replied Chloe, “Alyssa is still coming though isn’t she?”

“Oh definitely, she’ll be arriving tomorrow evening,” said Natasha with a smile. “Hopefully attending your mating ceremony will goad her own demon into a search for a mate,” she added.

“Oh Natasha,” grinned Lillian, “Alyssa is like Lucas, far too fond of the single life, it will happen when it is meant to happen. Actually, to be honest, part of me always expected Lucas to find a mate before Lex, I so worried about Lex and then you Chloe come along and totally turn his life upside down.”

“It’s what I do best,” replied Chloe, a grin on her face.

“Words cannot describe how happy am I that you and Lex are about to take your vows and bind yourselves to each other,” said Lillian, taking Chloe’s hand and squeezing it gently.

Chloe smiled, her eyes filling with tears as she looked at Lillian and then at Natasha and Elena, “I can’t describe how exactly I feel,” she said, “I have nothing to compare it with. There are so many emotions bubbling inside me, although, and it goes against my nature to say this, I do admit to being absolutely terrified about the whole ceremony thing.”

“And that is perfectly understandable,” smile Lillian, “I was terrified before mine.”

“And I was before mine,” said Natasha. “In fact I seriously thought about running away. It is a huge moment in your life; you are binding yourself for eternity, you have every right to be scared.”


“And he will never admit this but Lionel was nervous as well,” grinned Lillian.

“Well at least you’re in esteemed company,” laughed Elena.

Chloe joined her laughing, feeling a lot better.

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“While I am very happy at the impending mating of your son,” the man smiled at Lex, “and Chloe, do you think it’s wise to be going ahead with it Lionel?”

“Yes I do Zhang,” replied Lionel, “for one thing it will give Chloe more protection if she and Lex are mated.”

“Yes, that may be true,” the Asian master vampire interrupted, “but it also pretty much announces to our world, ‘hi I’m Chloe Sullivan, Lex Luthor’s mate.’”

“You don’t look anything like Chloe Sullivan,” piped up Lucas, causing everyone to laugh.

“Sorry, I couldn’t resist,” he added when his father gave him a pointed look.

“I understand completely what you are saying,” said Lex, addressing Zhang, “so does Chloe, and after discussing it between the two of us we are going ahead with the mating ceremony, besides do you honestly think I will let anything happen to my mate?”

“Of course I don’t Lex, I just needed to hear you say it. There have been a lot of murmurs and rumours that last few months, what Dominic started has escalated and with the arrival of this demon that was once Oliver fear is raising it’s head. I maybe over six hundred years old, but even I need reassurance now and then,” said Zhang with a wry smile.

“I know everyone is *uneasy* about the recent developments,” said Lionel, “and I have felt that unease myself, but believe me, we have a better chance if we stick together. Oliver will look for cracks and he will exploit any he finds. We cannot allow that to happen, we *must* be united or we will fail. And having you all here to celebrate my eldest son’s mating ceremony is a damn good way to show that unity.”

Lucas watched the effect Lionel’s words had on the others; he could really see how his father was held in such high esteem among the chief vampire families. He really did know exactly what to say at the right time and to keep everyone interested in what he was saying, a trait that Lex seemed to be improving in lately. ‘Well at least they can still count on me to put my foot in it on occasion,’ he thought smugly, ‘on very *rare* occasions mind you.’

“You’ve never steered us wrong before Lionel,” a cultured English voice said, “and I *know* that’s not about to change. United we do have a much better chance… As always you can count me in.”

“Thank you Thomas,” said Lionel.

And soon the others echoed Thomas’ sentiment.

“Excellent,” said Lionel, “and now let’s put this Oliver business to the backburner for a little while and let me formally welcome you to our home to celebrate my eldest son’s mating.”

“Here, here,” said Lucas, slapping Lex on the back, “it’s time to pa-r-ty.”

“Glad I can be of use to fulfil your partying needs,” commented Lex dryly.

“And don’t you go thinking that I don’t appreciate it Lex,” replied Lucas with mock seriousness, “cause I do bro…”

Lionel shared a smile with Sergi as he listened to his sons’ conversation.

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Gabe and Bryon had returned from the bar, rather *merry* and singing saucy English songs Bryon had taught Gabe. They made a very funny sight walking up the long driveway to the castle singing and laughing in the early hours of the morning.

After making them both very strong cups of coffee Lucas escorted Byron to his room while Chloe took care of her dad.

“My little girl getting married,” mumbled Gabe, his voice slurring.

“Well kind of a marriage,” she replied.

“He better treat you right,” he slurred as he stumbled and fell face down on his bed.

Chloe smiled and turned her dad over onto his side, pulling a blanket over him.

“Love you sweetie,” Gabe said between yawns, and before Chloe had a chance to answer he had passed out.

“Love you too dad,” she whispered and kissed his cheek before leaving the room.

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An hour later Chloe and Lex slowly made love in his room. Eyes locked, their arms around each other, her legs wrapped loosely around his waist, Lex moved slowly inside her with deep strokes.

Breathing hard Chloe’s eyes fluttered closed as the sensations threatened to take over her.

There would be no hurried union tonight Lex decided, he would take his time and completely enjoy the feeling of being so intimately joined with his mate. After the ceremony there would be no time to enjoy each other like this until his demon had been sated. After the ceremony sex between them would be frantic and hard as his demon completely claimed her.

“Lex,” she groaned and opened her eyes. She found him still staring intently at her, his eyes completely clear, no hint of gold in them at all. Tightening her hand on the back of his neck she pushed his head down towards hers and captured his lips. Their kiss was as intense and unhurried as their lovemaking. Tongues tangled lazily as Lex moved slowly and deep in her.

Sensing Chloe’s need to breath, Lex moved his lips from hers and placed soft gentle kisses over her jaw and down her neck, his tongue lapping at the sweat gathering there. He swirled his tongue over the bite mark, and groaned low in his throat as her sex tightened around his.

“Please Lex,” she gasped.

“Plenty of time love,” he murmured against her neck, as a hand cupped her breast, “plenty of time.”

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The vampire shifted nervously from foot to foot as Etienne looked him up and down. “What information could you possibly have?” he sneered.

“Very interesting information,” he replied, “but I will only tell Oliver directly.”

“Oliver doesn’t have time to be bothered with scum like you, *I* decide what information is important enough to disturb him about.”

“I don’t care who you are,” said the other vampire, feeling a little braver, “I will only tell Oliver what I know.”

“And I’m telling you, you little shit that…”

“Now, now Etienne,” Oliver’s voice sounded behind them, “no need for that. Let’s hear what Mr…”

“Redmond, Barry Redmond.”

“Let’s hear what Mr Redmond has too say.”

Etienne visibly bristled at the condescending tone in Oliver’s voice, and his eyes flashed gold as *Barry* grinned smugly at him.

“Well *sir*,” said Barry, “a while back I was in Amnesiac, and a party of very interesting people entered.”

“Get on with it,” snapped Etienne.

“This party consisted of Lucas Luthor and a another vampire couple whom I don’t know,” continued Barry, his gaze on Oliver. “But also accompanying them was Lex Luthor, and on his arm was his… mate.”