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Edmund took Grace by the hand and without a word led her through a hidden door behind the bar. Here in his office the decor shifted to a more subdued palette, where the loud, vivacious spirit of the lounge is replaced by an atmosphere of quiet luxury. Dominating the space is a large stone fireplace, its hearth aglow with a crackling fire that casts a warm, dancing light across the room. Adjacent to this, two burgundy leather chairs, plush and inviting, are positioned to face the fire, offering a perfect spot for intimate conversation or solitary reflection. Edmund, with the grace of a seasoned host, gestures for Grace to take one of the seats. He then pours himself a wine, the dark liquid catching the firelight as he settles into the other chair, his expression contemplative as he draws a sharp breath through his teeth, perhaps in anticipation of a weighty discussion or simply savoring the moment's peace.

Edmund's gaze was intense, almost palpable, as he studied Grace with an artist's scrutiny. His eyes, sharp and observant, seemed to absorb every nuance of her being. She felt her skin prickle under the weight of his stare, a mix of discomfort and intrigue stirring within her. He took in the vivid brown of her almond-shaped eyes, the way her silky brown hair framed her face, and the gentle rise and fall of her chest with each breath she took. His attention lingered on her lips, full and slightly parted, as if inviting further scrutiny. After what felt like an eternity, Edmund's voice broke the silence, still tinged with the remnants of an English accent, "Grace, I opened the club in 1987.” He paused and then with a great flourish told her “You're going to want to take notes my dear." His words, carrying the weight of centuries, suggested a tale that promised to be as captivating as his gaze.

At that moment Beatrix entered the room with the grace of a specter, her long, curly red hair cascading like flames against her pale, almost translucent skin. Her lips, a vivid match to her hair, parted slightly as she surveyed the room, catching Grace's gaze with an intensity that made her heart skip. Beatrix wore a black silk dress that clung to her like a second skin, its hem whispering against the floor as she moved, suggesting nothing beneath but the mystery of her form.

Edmund stopped speaking as Beatrix approached, her eyes locked on Grace with an otherworldly allure. Standing behind Grace, Beatrix leaned in, her breath cool against Grace's ear. "You seem enchanted by more than just stories," she whispered, her voice a melody of temptation.

“Grace, this is Beatrix. She is my oldest friend and mentor,” Edmund announced. Beatrix and Edmund exchanged warm smiles tainted with a hint of mystery.

Grace felt a shiver as Beatrix's fingers, cold yet strangely comforting, began to weave through her hair, each touch sending a cascade of tingles down her scalp. "This place has many layers," Beatrix continued, her voice a soft purr, "but none as deep as the mysteries of desire."

Grace's breath hitched as Beatrix's hands wandered, gliding over her shoulders, down her arms, leaving trails of icy fire wherever they roamed. Her touch was both a violation and an invitation, pulling Grace into a realm where her senses blurred between fear and fascination.

"Why fight it, my dear?" Beatrix murmured, her lips brushing against Grace's earlobe, sending another wave of shivers. "Let the night embrace you, as I do now."

The room seemed to contract around them. Grace felt herself leaning back, supported by Beatrix's surprisingly strong form. The vampire's lips found the pulse point on Grace's neck, not biting, but pressing a cold kiss that promised both doom and ecstasy.

"Be with me," Beatrix whispered, her hand slipping to Grace's waist, "and taste the forever that awaits."

The atmosphere, thick with the silent dance of seduction, was abruptly cut by Edmund's firm voice. "Beatrix, there will be time for that later," he interjected, his tone laced with an authority that seemed to resonate with the old stones of the club. "Let Grace understand the depth of what surrounds her before she plunges into the abyss you so eagerly offer."

Beatrix, her lips hovering just inches from Grace's skin, paused, her eyes flicking towards Edmund with a mix of annoyance and amusement. She retreated slightly, but her demeanor shifted, becoming more of a guardian than a predator.

"Very well, Edmund," Beatrix conceded, her voice a melodic whisper. She settled into the chair beside Grace, drawing her close, her fingers never ceasing their gentle, teasing exploration. Through Grace's dress, her touch was like whispers of silk, each brush against her nipples sending subtle shivers down Grace's spine. Beatrix's other hand traced the contours of Grace's face, her hair, occasionally brushing against her lips, keeping Grace in a state of heightened awareness, arousal simmering just beneath the surface of her attention.

Edmund resumed his tale, his voice a counterpoint to Beatrix's tactile symphony. "This club, Grace, has always been a nexus of the unusual, a place where the mundane and the magical converge. It's crucial you see it for what it is—a place of choice, not just of fate."

As Edmund spoke of ancient pacts, hidden histories, and the creatures that sought refuge in the shadows of his club, Beatrix's fingers danced a silent story of their own. They promised ecstasy, hinted at eternity, yet respected the boundary set by Edmund. Her touch was a reminder of what awaited, a prelude to the deeper seduction of the mind and soul that would follow.

Grace, caught between the poignant history unfolding through Edmund's words and the visceral, immediate sensations from Beatrix, felt her world expand and contract with each breath. The club was more than walls and history; it was a threshold to another existence, one where she was both the hunted and the hunter in a dance as old as time.

"Understand, Grace," Edmund concluded, his eyes piercing, "when you step into the night with one like Beatrix, you step into a story that might outlast your willingness to tell it."

Beatrix's lips curled into a knowing smile, her fingers finally stilling against Grace's skin, leaving behind a promise of more to come. The seduction paused, but the night was young, and the history of Edmund's club was just the beginning of Grace's enlightenment. “Darling, tell her about Rinnovamento dell'Immortale. We might as well lay it all out there.”

Edmund took a drink of his wine, draining that glass. He looked with lust at Grace and Beatrix cuddling together on the large overstuffed chair, anticipating his story. He refilled his glass and sat back to begin his tale.

"Grace, what you've read in books or seen in films about vampirism is largely... embellished," Edmund started, his fingers tracing the edge of the wine glass filled with a dark red wine. "The transformation into a vampire isn't as dramatic or instantaneous as often portrayed. It's a process, one that requires patience and a certain... commitment."

He paused, allowing the gravity of his words to sink in. Grace, intrigued yet visibly nervous, leaned forward, her eyes wide with curiosity. Beatrix leaned against her, not wanting to end their connection.

"It begins with the bite," Edmund continued, "but not just any bite. It must be from a true vampire, one who has mastered the art of transformation, such as Beatrix. I am still trying to reach that goal. The first bite is the initiation. It's not about draining you of blood, but rather, it's an exchange. Our saliva, mixed with your blood, begins the transformation at a cellular level."

Grace shivered slightly, her imagination running wild with the implications. She quickly jotted notes, trying to catch each detail of his story.

Beatrix, with the fluid grace of a shadow, slid from the chair to settle herself on the floor in front of Grace, whose legs were modestly crossed at the knees under her dress. The fabric of Grace's stockings whispered against Beatrix's cheek as she rested her head gently on Grace's thigh. Her hands, cold and smooth as polished marble, began a slow, rhythmic massage, kneading the muscles with a touch that was both intimate and possessive.

Grace's attention was ostensibly on Edmund's narrative, but her body responded instinctively to Beatrix's touch. The sensation of those cool, deft fingers working through the thin material of her stockings sent waves of warmth through her, and almost unconsciously, she spread her knees apart. This slight movement granted Beatrix an unspoken invitation, her fingers now tracing the inner seams of Grace's stockings, nearing the warmth and the quickening pulse at her center.

The touch, though separated by fabric, felt electric, sending Grace's heart into a gallop. Beatrix's fingers danced over the sensitive area, her touch light but deliberate, stoking the flames of arousal within Grace. Each movement was deliberate, a silent promise of deeper intimacies. Beatrix, with her supernatural senses, could hear the rush of blood, a symphony to her ears, each beat a testament to Grace's escalating desire and the life pulsing through her veins.

"After the first feeding, you'll feel different," Edmund explained, his voice softening as if recalling his own transformation. "Your senses will sharpen, your strength will increase, but you'll still be mostly human. The second feeding deepens this change, binding our essence more fully with yours. It's during this phase that you might start to crave blood, though not uncontrollably as myths suggest."

He took a sip from his glass, his eyes never leaving Grace's. "The third feeding is the culmination. It's when the transformation truly takes hold. After this, your body begins to reject its human limitations. You'll feel the change, a cold fire spreading through your veins, reshaping you from within. You will possess strength, charm and grace unknown to the average human."

"But what about sunlight?" Grace interjected, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Ah, yes, sunlight," Edmund chuckled softly, a sound that seemed to echo with the loneliness of ages. "That part is true. Direct sunlight will burn us, not to ash as some stories claim, but it's painful, damaging. We've learned to adapt, to exist in the shadows."

"And the aging?" Grace asked, her journalist's instinct for detail kicking in.

"Our bodies do age, but slowly," Edmund clarified. "However, when the body begins to wither, when it can no longer sustain the spirit within, that's when the ritual of Rinnovamento dell'Immortale must be performed. It's a complex ceremony, involving not just feeding but a series of ancient rites that renew our physical form, making us appear youthful again, though it's more than mere appearance. It's a rebirth, in a way."

Grace sat back, closing her eyes. Beatrix was still massaging her legs with a silent grace. Grace sat absorbing the information. "So, it's not eternal youth, but rather... eternal renewal?" she finally asked.

"Exactly," Edmund nodded, a hint of sadness in his eyes. "Each renewal is a reminder of our unnatural state, a cycle of death and rebirth. It's not the glamorous immortality you might imagine, but it is a form of life, one chosen by those who seek something beyond the ordinary."

Beatrix's voice was a velvety whisper that cut through the air. "Would you like to begin the transformation, my dear?" she asked, her eyes locking onto Grace's, filled with a promise of the unknown.

Grace, her breath caught in her throat, nodded slowly, the gravity of her decision dawning upon her as she let her notebook fall to the floor with a soft thud. Beatrix's lips curved into a predatory smile as she moved with supernatural speed. With a strength that belied her delicate appearance, she tore through Grace's stockings, the sound of ripping fabric mingling with Grace's sharp intake of breath.

Her mouth, cold and soft, traced a path along Grace's leg, following the pulse that throbbed with life. Beatrix's hands gripped Grace's thighs, pulling her forward until she was perched precariously on the edge of the chair. The sudden movement elicited a yelp from Grace, a sound quickly swallowed by the intensity of the moment.

Beatrix's lips found their target, her tongue and lips moving with an expert precision that sent waves of pleasure crashing through Grace. Each sensation was new, overwhelming, pushing Grace towards peaks of ecstasy she had never imagined.

Edmund, silent but present, approached the women. His presence was almost unnoticed until he stood directly above, his arousal evident. He unzipped, his cock emerging hard and ready. Grace, caught in the throes of her own pleasure, reached out with a desire to give as much as she was receiving. Her hands wrapped around his shaft, stroking with a fervor driven by her own rising climax.

As Grace teetered on the edge of climax, Beatrix shifted, her attention now focused on the pulsing vein along Grace's inner thigh. She used her hand to play with Grace’s clit, driving the passion. Without hesitation, her fangs pierced the skin, causing Grace to cry out, not just from the pain but from the shock of the act. But Beatrix's saliva quickly numbed the pain, turning it into a throb that was almost pleasurable.

The room filled with the sounds of their union: the wet, rhythmic slurping from Beatrix as she drank, and the heavy, staggered breathing of Grace, who was now in a realm beyond mere physical pleasure. The act was both intimate and primal, a dance of life and death, of transformation.

Edmund watched, his own pleasure mounting as he observed the scene, his body responding to the erotic chaos before him. Grace, in her state of heightened arousal, was both victim and participant, her hands working Edmund with a determination born of her own desperation for release. Edmund’s cock erupted in orgasm, his cum staining her dress. He groaned and shuddered. Grace’s hand fell from his cock to dangle over the edge of the chair.

As Grace reached her climax, the room seemed to hold its breath, the only sounds the carnal symphony of their shared ecstasy. Beatrix, tethered to Grace by the bond of blood, felt the warmth flood her mouth, a taste of life that was now mingled with her darkness. The room swirled in her vision, blackness closing in on her. She was vaguely aware of Beatrix standing up and calling out to her.

“You are such a good girl Grace,” Beatrix cooed, her mouth covered in a mix of blood and spit. “Close your eyes and rest. We will take care of you from here.” Grace closed her eyes and let the darkness envelop her.