The Reaper's sons
"We accept you in the house. With this collar, we expect obedience and submission. With this, we promise you protection and a home. Welcome, Sally, you may return to your place."
I stand frozen, hold Sally's hand, and watch the same ceremonial speech as Freya and Marissa join the vampires. They all have the same collars- they look delicate, thin, and fragile, but I know better than assume that vampires will use anything easily breakable for collars. Impossible. We can all agree that they are pretty- the tiny gold initials hanging from them make the collars look more like an accessory than proof of ownership. At least my friends are safe now; no sane vampire or human will go near those owned