bloodsong1 | Leanord Bernstien!

"Alucard."

"Yes, Integral?"

"I want you to leave Rowan alone."

"Oh?"

"She does not have the experience to handle a vampire such as you. I do not want her traumatized while she is here. You will leave her alone."

"But what if she calls me?"

"She will not."

"Are you so sure? She seemed quite eager to talk to me last night in the kitchen."

"It does not matter how you think she reacted to you. You have an assignment tonight. Farguson will give you the details. When you return, I expect a full report."

"You should be resting, Master."

"Do not presume to give me orders, Alucard. You will do your job, report back to me, and then return to your room for the rest of the night. Do I make myself clear?"

"Perfectly, Master."

"You may go."

"Was that wise, Sir Integral?" Integral turned her head towards Walter, being tucked into bed by the hovering maid. Integral smoothed her covers.

'He has to learn he cannot run around the mansion terrorizing any female that catches his eye. Rowan was quite upset last night. I am paying her very good money to care for us. I will not let Alucard destroy her for his own amusement!" Integral slammed her fist into the quilt. Walter cocked an eyebrow.

"As you wish, sir." Walter bowed slightly. Integral sat back and glared at thin air. Rowan had been upset, but not about Alucard directly. No, it had been her sudden realization that her world was not sunshine and flowers. She had instinctively prepared herself for this encounter without knowing why. Integral was not sure what was going on between Rowan and Alucard, but she was determined to stop it. Alucard did not need the distraction. Rowan did not need the harrassment. Integral did not need the headaches. So, keep Alucard away with an order, advise Rowan to do the same, and everything should continue smoothly.