"What's going on?" Alexander's voice caused everyone to freeze and I look at him enter the room before appearing in front of us within seconds.
“She's being difficult again. We can't even continue this meeting." Danny muttered, releasing his grip and I went silent when I realized Alexander is glaring at me. "What did she do now?" he asked, softly yet harshly and Kristen explained how I refused to sit with any guy. I just stared at her, finding it hard to believe that she'd rather take a vampires side rather than her own kind. "Sit. With anyone you want to." Alexander ordered, sitting down on the sofa and I glimpsed back at him before giving a quick glance across the room. I could see David pointing his index finger towards his face as he kept mouthing the words “pick me” but I ignored him and stared at each and every one of them. “I don't want to sit with anyone.” I stated my words carefully, hoping it wouldn't annoy or piss off Alexander but of course I was wrong. "Oh, for fuck's sake." I heard him mutter at my silence before he grabbed my waist, pulling them down. I squealed and landed on his lap as he wrapped an arm around my waist before shooting me a glare. “Stop, I feel uncomfortable-" I said quickly, trying to brush his hands away when he grasped my upper arm before giving them a tight squeeze, causing me in pain. "Stop-resisting," he whispered into my ears through gritted teeth and I went silent before nodding, feeling weak and helpless. "Begin." he instructed and everyone nodded before the so-called-meeting began. Even after an hour, Alexander kept going on and on about some special meeting with the humans. I'm surprised I wasnt shaking as much as I expected myself to. “If only I picked David or anyone else rather than-” my thoughts trailed away when I felt Alex's hand trail down to my thighs before he started running circles on them with his fingers, causing my breath to hitch in fear. I glanced at him but he was still talking to the other guys, completely ignoring my presence. I started squirming in my position uncomfortably and about to say something when I noticed that the girls are mad that of all the people, I got to sit with Alexander. But it's not like I wanted to. "So we hold a meeting and ask the girls to give a speech-" I interrupted him, who stopped to look at me before his eyebrows furrowed together in annoyance. "What?" he muttered and I looked down to stare at his right hand that was still placed on my thighs. He followed my gaze and didn't say anything. “Why? Does this make you uncomfortable?" he finally asked, squeezing my thigh softly and I gasped before grabbing his hands but he held them firmly, making sure that I wasn't able to move. "Yes!" I said, raising my voice a little and I watched his hands move all the way up. 'then I suggest you stop- moving.” he whispered into my ears, emphasizing the last two words and I blushed slightly before turning away. He wouldn't dare... would he? “The meeting will be tomorrow or within this week. Next week,we all go out." Alexander said to which everyone agreed and nodded. I watched all of them get up and I am about to stand up as well when he pulled my upper arm, holding me in place. "I suggest you don't do anything reckless today.” he leaned closer to whisper in my ears and I shuddered when I felt his lips brushing against my earlobes. Little does he know that I am planning to escape tonight. "Yeah" I said shortly, hoping he'd let me go now but apparently he had something else to say as well. "If I catch you doing anything stupid, which I have no doubt you will, sooner or later," he started, sarcasm dripping in his words and I held back the urge to roll my eyes. Perhaps if he wasn't a blood-thirsty, creepy and ill-tempered vampire who I was not afraid of then I'd probably show off a lot of attitude. “I'll make sure you regret it.” he finished, his voice turning dead serious within seconds and I gulped softly before nodding again. That night, I paced around the room, biting my fingernails as I tried to come up with the perfect plan. “Oh god, who am I kidding? The only way out for me is through the window." I muttered, turning to look at the window that is now wide open. Tonight was my second night here, which means that I'm going to let at least one of those vampires have a taste of my blood before I go to sleep. Like hell I was going to let that happen "Dinner's ready, are you coming down?" Gracy's voice caused me to gasp as I turned around to watch her walk inside my room. "You should've knocked!"I blabbered out. “I did, several times actually. You didn't respond.” she said and I blushed slightly before turning away . "I'll be downstairs soon.” I replied as she nodded. "By the way, there is going to be a meeting with the humans tomorrow. You're to give a little speech about our hospitality.” Gracy said as I gave her a look of confusion before nodding, trying to get rid of him as soon as possible so that I could come up with an escape plan. “"Everyone's downstairs already, except you and Alexander . So ,make sure you come down before he arrives. okay?" She advised and I nodded again before she walked out of my room. Now, it's my chance to escape? Without thinking straight, I found myself rushing out of the room before tiptoeing down the stairs, while silently praying that nobody will notice me. “What am I doing?!” panic stricken thoughts started in my mind but I quickly shut them out as I glanced around the palace . "It's now or never katarina." I whispered to myself before walking silently up to the main door and grabbing the handle. I started to open the door when suddenly, David's voice echoed through the mansion, making me freeze in my position. “Katarina? What are you doing?" He ask out loud and without delay, I burst open the door and started running outside. " Katarina is on the run" Danny alerted everyone and Alexander caught me well before I reach the gates. How stupid of me to think I can outrun a group of vampires. “Katarina, why.." David's voice complain from behind me but I didn't turn around to face him. I couldn't be weak and live with them. "She's practically begging for punishment." Alexander's cold voice caused a shiver down my spine . I looked at him with tears filling my eyes as I tried to find the right words to say. "It probably won't happen again." “I don't fucking care. I warned her!” Alexander cut off David, raising his voice as he inched forward, closing the space between us . "It-it won't happen again. I was just-" “Killing you would be too easy. How about we make it a little more interesting?" His voice cut me off and I opened my mouth to apologize when he spoke again. “Your parents-” he started and I look at him in fear, the color on my face drained away within seconds. "Perhaps hurting the two people most precious in your life is the best way to teach you a lesson." he finished and my heart dropped dead at his words. He is definitely a sadist, because upon seeing my petrified expression, a cold and sadistic smirk appeared on his face which caused tears to glisten in my eyes as I came to realize exactly what he was capable of. This man, this monster was threatening to kill my parents and was dead serious about it now. “Please don't, it won't happen again!" I started pleading, trying to take a step forward to convince him but due to his compulsion, I was forced to stay still. “Beg some more and maybe I'll consider it.” Alexander taunted and his cruel words made me angry, but I was more desperate than angry. "Please, I'm sorry! Don't bring them into this, I'm begging you-" I started pleading as tears started rolling down my cheeks but I quickly brushed them away, knowing that crying wasn't going to get me anywhere when it comes to Alexander ivanov . "Alex, consider it." I heard David's voice before he let out a sigh. I almost forgot he was there. If I knew that he would hurt my parents, I would have never done this. "Please...I'm sorry." I choked out, clutching my dress as he stared me down with his cold, merciless blue eyes. Tears streamed down my cheeks as I stood there helplessly, gazing down on the ground. My breath hitched when he suddenly tangled his fingers around my hair from behind, leaning his lips closer to my ears as he brought himself closer to my body. A heavy sigh escaped his mouth and I shuddered when his lips brushed against my earlobes before he uttered the words that caused me to panic. "Apology not accepted, Barbie."He then disappeared into thin air. Vampires and their abilities.What is he doing to do? With every second passing through, my heartbeat keep on increasing. I am gonna have a panic attack. " He went to get your parents. " David said with a concern. As soon as he finished, Alexander arrived with my dad in his arms. My dad wasn't very pleased with this. " What the hell did you do that Alex himself has come to bring me here? " He angrily asked me. " Dad, I want to go home. you know that I don't even want to be here. You forced me. I don't like it here. " I replied sobbing . He wasn't even happy to see me after 3 weeks. " You're staying here. Even if you decide to run, don't ever come to my house. You don't have any home. " I stared at him in utter disbelief. He didn't mean it. Did he? “Are you..." I started to choke out when the infamous devil chuckled as me and my dad snapped our heads towards him. "The argument was pleasant to hear and all but you're forgetting why we're
The party is set to be hosted in the vast garden. The foods and wines are placed in one corner and the dance floor is set on other side. People started to arrive and soon enough the entire area is filled with people. "You should eat." Franklin's voice startled me. I turned to look up at him. Why does this guy keep following me around anyways? He's been like this ever since the whole "punishment" thing happened where Alexander almost killed my dad. What is he trying to prove? I wonder. Maybe feed on me. "I will." I said shortly then he left me. After another half an hour or so, I finally decided to give up . I sighed as I made my way towards the food. Everyone was now talking and laughing, enjoying their night while I simply stood gawking at the gate. As I stood near the table, my eyes caught a sight of a guy who's wearing hoodie, standing near the gate ,looking at the palace. Why doesn't he come in? What is he doing here? I wondered. I tried to focus on him to see his face clearly
It has been a month since I started to live here. I am desperate to get out of here but my plan isn't working at all. For my plan to work out, I need Alexander to atleast acknowledge my presence but instead, he hate it. I haven't really had an actual conversation with any of the Vampires till now. At the same time, I didn't ignore them too. They might be thinking that I was “finally" getting used to my new home. I looked through my luggage and smiled when I noticed the little wooden box, tucked under some of my clothes. I picked it out gently and placed it on the dressing table before opening it to reveal a bracelet that I had received from my mom. I quickly shut the suitcase, blinking away my tears as I straightened my posture. Relax Kat, it's not like you're not going to see them again. “I should be getting ready." I mumbled to myself, staring up at the alarm clock near my bed. It was 7:30 pm,time for dinner and I can't afford to be late. It was always my usual routine to eat
I can't believe all of this was really taking place right now! Some of them went ahead and occupied the rooms. The moans and their ecstatic screams are heard all around me. I couldn't bear it anymore. “Can I leave to my room?" I asked softly, looking away from the girls and vampires as I look at Alexander . He takes a sip of blood from his glass and I held back the urge to puke on him. “No. If you're not going to join us, then you're going to stay here and get used to it." He said, leaning back in his chair . I just stood there not knowing how to leave from here. " Danny appear out of nowhere and tried to drag me. “For god's sake Katarina," David whined across the room and I kept silent, tears threatening to fall. Was tonight finally the night they were going to feed on me? "Come here.” David called me but I shook my head. He seem not to take “no” for an answer because the next thing I knew, he cupped my cheeks, causing me to look at him . "I can't, please.." I choked o
After Alexander approved the idea of going out , everyone are excited about it . Even me. I am stepping out of the palace without any intention of escaping. I myself surprised by my behavior. “Let me carry that for you.” David said, bolting up to me and grabbing a bag packed with food. His light platinum hair shone brightly in the sunlight. “David, I'm fine. It's just a bag." I mumbled, snatching it away from him. “You're extra nice to her today. Trying to make up for last night?" Franklin snickered as he ran his hand on his black hair. David scratched the back of his hair nervously as the events of last night flashed through my mind. I distanced myself. “The jeep is here, get in!" Joey shouted excitingly, Every one took a seat and David sat next to me, which made me feel very uncomfortable and slightly annoyed. I glanced out of the window and noticed another Jeep driving next to us, side by side. It wasn't long before we arrived near a huge amusement park setup with thrilling
*Next day* I opened my eyes with great difficulty,looking up at the ceiling . My head felt like someone was banging on it with a stick. God, I am not going to drink again. “shit." I groaned with my hands on my head, sitting up from the bed as I looked around. I was confused as I was in my room. “Awake, I see.” Alexander's voice made me gasp . I turned to look at him. He was looking at me with his signature cold glare. “What happened? How come I am here? " I asked him. He gave me a long look as if analysing me. "You don't remember anything?" he asked before walking towards me. “You don't remember what you did last night?" he detailed himself on what he implying here, I was about to say something when memories from last night came crashing in my mind, causing my jaws to hung open. I-I got drunk?! "About that." I covered my face with my hands trying to remember clearly. “Don't you remember throwing up all over my shirt?" he asked angrily . I froze as fear engulf me . I st
David hesitated for a while probably contemplating what to say. "Ok. Ask me. ” He said shortly and I smiled a little. He's friendly and quite trustworthy excluding that night. “it's about Alexander, why everyone fear him?" I asked him . He chuckled softly before reaching into his pockets to pick something from it. It's a small glass bottle with red liquid. I gag as I thought it's human blood. " It's goat's blood. When my urge gets out of control, I drink this. I fed on it. " David replied as if he heard what I thought. " Then about your question,He's not as dangerous or ruthless as people presume him to be," he responded, I stared at him in surprise. “But that's the kind of image he prefers to have. He wants people to get scared of him so that they won't get near him. " David said while rolling up his sleeves. “Right, okay." I mumbled, rubbing my hands together nervously. “does Alexander killed anyone before.?"
Alexander maybe powerful but he can't do it. "Why are you doing this to me? What did I even do? " "Just Go back to your room before I actually do it." he cut me off, while glaring at me. "Now!" he shouted again, causing me to jolt up and rushed out of the room like a scared puppy. As soon as I opened my room, I slammed the door behind me venting out all my anger at the door I had left and plopping on the bed. There's no way he would turn me into a vampire. "How ironic, becoming the one thing you despise the most. Shall we try it?"it was repeatedly heard in my ears until my eyelids gave in and I drifted off into a deep sleep. The next day, " It's more than an hour. Why he isn't here? " Joey whined like a kid. I looked at the chair Alex usually sits on dining table. He was never late. "Katy, why don't you go call him?" David told me. My heart almost ripped out of my body at his words. " I I ca" I stopped seeing Kristen standing up to go. &nbs