Elizabeth was nervous as they made their way to the kitchen, she wasn't paying attention and tripped on the edge of the rug. Charles' hand shot out to her waist to steady her, "Easy luv," He chided as they stepped down into the kitchen, the shutters were drawn to protect the vampires of the house and he moved forward lighting the gas lamps so she would be able to see.
She moved to the stool and sat upon it. He came closer and she worried her lower lip with her teeth, he took her chin between his fingers. She thought for a moment he was going to kiss her, he ran his thumb across her lower lip, pulling it away from her teeth. He turned towards the cabinets grabbing the teakettle before turning towards the pump to fill it.
He sat the full kettle on the warm stove, opening the jets to
