How Dare You?

What does he mean by “Now, undress”?

Does he intend to have his way with me before sucking my blood?

Jeez… why can’t he just get it over with instead of keeping me on tenterhooks? I grumbled inwardly, my heart pounding against my ribs.

I had no idea where the sudden surge of courage came from. Before I could bite my tongue, the words slipped out.

"Just finish me off at once!" I cried, my voice echoing through the room.

What did I just utter?!

Did I just fuel his rage and give him a reason to kill me on the spot?

His crimson eyes suddenly blazed a terrifying shade of scarlet.

“I-I… I-I’m s-s-so sorry,” I stammered, my voice trembling. “I didn’t mean to anger you.”

Without a word, he began stalking toward me, his sharp fangs slowly descending from behind his lips.

He pulled me closer until I was pressed against him, as though he was about to sink his fangs into my neck and drain every last drop of my blood.

"I-I... I..." Then everything went black, and I fainted.

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I slowly fluttered my eyes open, only to notice that I was still alive.

I immediately ran my trembling hands over every inch of my body, searching for any sign of a vampire bite, but to my utter disbelief, there wasn’t a single mark.

Am I dreaming? I wondered, struggling to wrap my head around it.

Before I could wrap my head around it, the door suddenly swung open.

Zyren strode in, carrying a silver tray laden with a steaming plate of crispy golden fried chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, and a glass of fresh juice.

“Good afternoon, little one. I brought you lunch,” he said, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

“I’m not hungry,” I said.

Not after what happened a few hours ago. He’s probably feeding me so I’ll taste even sweeter before he finally eats me, I thought to myself.

“If you starve yourself, you’ll only be giving me the perfect opportunity to suck your blood and drain you dry. By then, you’ll be far too weak to put up a fight,” he said, a teasing grin tugging at the corners of his lips.

I snatched the tray from his hands and immediately began devouring the food like a starving wolf, barely stopping to breathe between bites.

He moved closer to me, gently patted my head, and smiled.

"There you go, little one."

He looks so calm... Does he genuinely care about me, or is he merely putting on an act? I murmured to myself, trying to read between the lines.

I should just play along for now. Dead men tell no tales, and I have no intention of dying here. I'll survive first... then I'll figure out a way to escape this place.

My train of thought was cut short by the sound of his voice.

"What are you thinking about?" he asked, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

Caught red-handed, I quickly masked my expression and simply shook my head.

"Nothing," I muttered.

He studied me for a brief moment, as though trying to read between the lines.

"Ruby, I have business to attend to, and I won't be back until tonight," he said as he adjusted the cuffs of his shirt.

Then his expression turned serious.

"Stay indoors. Don't wander around the mansion. Curiosity killed the cat, and this place is far more dangerous than it looks," he warned, his tone leaving no room for argument.

With that, he turned on his heel and walked out, leaving me alone with my racing thoughts.

I waited for a few minutes before quietly tiptoeing outside, careful not to make a sound.

What he doesn't know won't hurt him, I mumbled to myself.

I strode through the winding corridors and broad hallways until I finally stepped outside. There, naked men and women flaunted their bodies without shame, flirting openly and teasing one another with every glance and gesture.

I saw a tall woman with full breasts leaned back against a stone pillar, legs spread wide as a man knelt between them and licked her pussy in slow, deliberate strokes. Her fingers tangled in his hair while another woman stepped close and sucked on her nipples, drawing soft moans from her throat.

I cautiously weaved my way between the two men facing each other, one gripping the other's cock and stroking it firmly while they kissed hard. A third person dropped to their knees right there on the grass and took the first man's length into their mouth, sucking with wet, eager sounds.

“I kept my head down and my footsteps light, hoping to slip by unnoticed.”

"Is this how vampires truly live their lives?"

Do they have no shame at all? I murmured under my breath, shaking my head in disbelief.

Further along the path, two men stood facing each other, one gripping the other's cock and stroking it firmly while they kissed hard. A third person dropped to their knees right there on the grass and took the first man's length into their mouth, sucking with wet, eager sounds.

I passed a group of four—two women and two men—arranged in a loose circle in a pool.

One woman rode a thick cock reverse, her ass bouncing with each thrust, while the man beside her fingered her clit. The second woman lay back with her legs over the shoulders of the remaining man, who fucked her steadily, his hips slapping against her thighs. Their eyes met mine as I walked by, and one of the women licked her lips in clear invitation.

Eww!!!!!!!

How the hell was that? I whispered under my breath.

A short distance away, a man sat on the grass with a woman straddling his face, grinding her pussy against his tongue while she leaned forward to suck another man's cock. Saliva dripped down her chin as she took him deeper, her hips rolling in rhythm with the licks between her legs.

Everywhere I looked, skin glistened under the sun, hands explored freely, and moans mixed with laughter. People changed partners without pause, some watching openly while others joined in. The air felt thick with the sounds and scents of sex happening in plain view.

I couldn't care less about them. My mind was solely focused on one thing: finding a way out of this place before it was too late.

“Hey, bitch.”

A man with piercing blue eyes and an intense gaze stopped me in my tracks. His presence was intimidating enough to make my entire body stiffen.

I froze like ice, unable to move.

“Are you here for fun?”

His voice cut through the noise around me. The man with piercing blue eyes stared at me with a confidence that made my instincts scream to run.

Before I could step away, his hand settled around my waist, pulling me slightly closer.

“You’re not one of us,” he murmured. “Your blood scent is different… much different, his eyes narrowed.”

“You’re human, aren’t you?”

“Ohhh…”

He tilted his head, realization dawning in his expression.

“You must be the boss’s new toy.”

My stomach tightened at his words.

“Fascinating,” he whispered, looking me over with curiosity. “A human inside our world… now that’s something I don’t see every day.”

He revealed his fangs, making an attempt to sink them into my neck. I stood there trembling, my entire body frozen with fear, already whispering my final prayers as I prepared for the worst.

But then—

A voice cut through the air, making everyone and everything come to a standstill.

“How dare you.”