Responsibilities:

Island of Brac, January 2023:

—Husband.- she whispers, still unable to believe it.
—Wife.-he replies, also a little incredulous.

They had gotten so wrapped up in their honeymoon that they had lost track of time.

—Can you believe it?- Kira stammered.- We've been here for two whole months, however it seemed like a handful of days.

Patrick caressed his wife's soft, sensual skin, then gave her a playful spank.

—Yes, love. Time flyes when you are having fun.

Kira let out a moan.

—Do we have to go back to Athens?- she asked sadly.

— You know we do.

The vampiress turned on the bed, meeting her husband's gaze.

— It's not fair. Cleo will be on her honeymoon for ten years, however I have to settle for two short months.
— Nobody said we won’t continue our celebration in Athens, kitten. It is true that Cleo was relieved from the Council but hers are totally different circumstances. She has three husbands to keep under control, you have only the one. - He comments amused.

The newlywed threw herself into her husband's arms, kissing him passionately.
— I am very pleased with the spouse that was given to me.

***

During the flight back to Athens they locked themselves in the cabin, a newly converted vampire thinks only of feeding and...well. The crew of the private jet were all vampires and when they landed at the mansion, Kira found that the human servants had also disappeared. Patrick had taken measures to prevent his wife from lunging at some poor wretch.

— I didn't fire them. I only sent them to take care of other properties.- Patrick explained.

Thank God, their properties were many.

***
— Although the members of Mahatma’s coven are considered vegetarians, due to their decision to feed on the blood of animals, we must take special care not to exterminate the species too quickly. At this rate, they will have to expand their hunting territory and that entail great risks as they will be forced to violate the borders of other Council members.

—What can be done, Patrick?- Kira asked.

— We are trying to reach an agreement. The closest to Gandhi’s territory is Hypatia's, I think the hunts in Africa could be profitable. Herds of buffalo and gazelle could provide sustenance for our vegetarian brethren.

— It is admirable. Could I try being a vegetarian too, Patrick?

— No, sweetheart. You are a very recent convert, you need human blood on a mandatory basis, but after the first ten years have passed, you could try becoming one.

Kira smiled and drank from her goblet, hers was silver while her husband's was pure gold, fit for the king and queen of vampires.

—By the way...- he purred, materializing next to his wife and lifting her onto the table. -...I love it when you call me Patrick, kitty.

—I promised I would, I'm a woman of my word.-she whispered.

Patrick took the goblet from his wife's hand, placed it carefully on the polished wood of the table and proceeded to devour his wife's round and pert nipples (by liking them from above the thin fabric of her dress) which had been teasing him throughout dinner.
The Mégas was happy, he had all, the woman he loved and a worthy work that demanded his time and effort, he was fulfilling the purposes he had set for himself to fill his existence.

***

— Regarding this matter, I see no problem. Our brethren will be received with open arms by the members of the African coven. I must add that there are many of us interested in learning and adopting this alternative diet that our friend Gandhi so preaches. - Hypatia concluded.

— It will be an honor and a pleasure to offer guidance and advice to our fellow African kin. I look forward for the exchange in the coming days.- Mahatma whispered.

Patrick and Kira watched the negotiations process through their webcam. All council members were present at the video conference.

—For my part, I tried it once and it was impossible for me to keep it, I have intolerance to animal blood.- commented Marié, amused.

—I would never try it, it's a total waste of time.- Vlad muttered.

—I am convinced that both our Indian and African fellow vampires will benefit from this exchange of territory and experiences.-Qin Shi Huang whispered.

—Okay, let's end the session then. We will meet again in a month.- Patrick said.

—Health and good luck.-Kira intoned, raising her glass.

—Cheers!- answered the council members, drinking and disconnecting one by one.

The queen breathed a sigh of relief, whenever they resolved a potentially dangerous situation satisfactorily, she felt a little more proud of her husband and herself.

—I think we did a great job, don't you, kitty?

—I'm sure of it, my Love.