Cursed Lover

Chapter 3

My phone rang, snapping me out of whatever just happened. Mandy was still tugging on me, shaking me vigorously. She was concerned and also scared. Her body was trembling. What happened to me wasn't normal. Not to me or her.

"Mandy!" I yelled out, frustrated with her shaking me the whole time.

"What just happened?" her voice trembled in fear.

"It's nothing." I ran towards my phone, ignoring any more questions from Mandy.

"Lilith speaking." I answered.

"Oh, good, you're awake. How are you feeling?" William's voice was laced in relief.

"Goodmorning, William. I'm feeling much better. Aside from Mandy shaking me the whole time, I'm fine." I lied. Of course I lied. I wasn't going to tell my boss what just happened and what I now know. He's a vampire and I wasn't comfortable enough to tell him that I might be a witch. That I'm part of a family of powerful witches. And Mandy was also listening. She wouldn't have understood.

"Good. Listen, we have a meeting to attend later tonight. For now, I need you to do some paperwork for me. I didn't want to bother while you were still out cold." he asked as if he was in a hurry.

"I'll be there to pick you up in a few minutes. Please, be ready by the time I get there." He explained.

"Yes, sir."

"No formalities." with that, the call ended.

I put the phone down. Normal work and normal meeting. I needed something normal even if it was for a vampire. Work is work. It needed to be done. I hurried towards the bathroom. While the water filled the tub, I got my clothes ready. Mandy kept looking at me as I kept running up and down, trying to get finished.

"So, you're going to work? This time in the morning?" she asked sarcastically.

"Yes, I have to. New position. There are rules I have to follow." I explained.

A few minutes passed and as I just finished making my coffee, I heard a car horn from downstairs. Looking out the window, I see William leaning against the black car, tapping his watch annoyingly. I gestured to him that I'm coming, rolling my eyes. Mandy was sound asleep in my bed while I was busy. She's so tired. William gave her a few days off, just for making sure I was okay. Not a bad boss, I must say. She must've been up, not sleeping, making sure I was taken care of. I didn't know she had this side to her. She was treating me like a child. Like she was my mother. I didn't mind at all though. She's an amazing friend and I could always rely on her.

As I arrive at the car, William opened the door for me, waiting for me to get in. I smiled, moving past him, and cringed when I heard him inhale my scent. God that sounds weird. Moving to the other side of the car, William gets in next to me, banging the door closed behind him. I jumped slightly and my heart started racing. I leaned back into my seat, trying to enjoy my morning, but William kept staring at me from the side of his eye. I could feel him staring the clothes off of my body.

I flinched when I felt his cold hand against my cheek. He swept a strand of hair and tucked it behind my ear.

"Sorry. It was bothering me." He placed his arm on the car door, rubbing his lips with his thumb while staring out the window.

He scared me a little. Seeing as vampires fed on humans, he could feed on me at any time. He's a killer. A beast. Vampires weren't the best creatures. They are filled with lust and the urge to kill. Their hunger insatiable. If they tasted even a drop of blood, the urge to kill won't stop them.

"I remember..." I whispered, hoping he won't hear me. But knowing he's a vampire, he most probably will. I've done research on vampires before, but just out of curiosity and I was young and dumb. My research spiraled into obsession. I loved vampires. I loved their history. To me, that time, they were only fictional characters. A myth that was spun by people who were delusional.

"You know now what I am?" his voice turned dark. At this point, he started scaring me. I didn't know what he was going to do.

"Yes. And that man..." my voice saturated at the end.

"Is my father." He interrupted me.

"He looks so young."

"Of course he's young. We can't age. Purebloods stops from aging at the age of 25." He explained. "My father adopted me when I was a child. Then I became his child prodigy. I come from a pureblood family that died tragically. My mom, the woman that adopted me with my father, couldn't produce babies so they decided to adopt." His teeth clenched as he explained.

He didn't have to tell me some of his life story, but I thought it was generous of him to do so. To feel comfortable enough to tell me. My heart fluttered in my chest. It's still so difficult for me to accept all this information. All of this is new to me. This world. I wish my mom could've been honest from the start. Why did she keep secrets from me?

"How... How old are you?" I gulped at that question.

"I'm over a 100 years old. 125 to be exact."

My eyes widened as he told me his exact age. My mind wandered. So I have a f*****g crush on a 125 year old man?! Oh G*d! Daddy issues much! Wait... Crush? What the hell is wrong with me?

I shook my head as the car stopped, trying to erase those thoughts, but my thoughts also kept going back to when his breath brushed my skin. The way he made me feel. I hated that feeling, but at the same time, it felt so good. I didn't want to admit it, but now I do. I rubbed my legs against each other, rubbing my hand over my forehead.

"Lilith, stop." I thought to myself. Trying to calm myself and trying to forget these thoughts.

"You smell different." He muttered as he came close to me. His nose now brushing over my cheek.

"I smell... I smell lust. So much lust." He continued, his voice now faint.

He lifted his hand towards my collarbone. Tracing his fingers down my chest. His lips grazed against the side of my neck. His hand now making its way down my stomach and over my leg. He pressed his hand between my legs, up into my skirt. I don't want this. I don't want him to touch me this way. He didn't have the right to do this and me still being a virgin, I didn't want to feel the pleasure he wanted to give me. Going against my will and my consent. I wasn't ready for this. I pushed his hand out from under my skirt, closing my legs immediately. This wasn't appropriate.

He scoffed and chuckled softly. He opened the car door and left the car. My breathing quickened, trying to calm myself. Trying to recollect myself. I was so lost in thought, that the sound of the car door beside me opening, gave me a fright. Snapping me back to myself. William held his hand out to me. I took his hand in mine and he helped me out of the car. We made our way to the building and entered as if nothing happened. As if what he just did, never happened.

A few hours has passed, and it was almost time to attend the meeting. Juliet called the hairdresser and makeup artist while I was in the shower, cleaning myself from all the 'lust' he smelled. Why did he make a move on me so quickly? I barely know him. Guys I barely know don't even get the chance to talk to me, let alone touch me. I hissed at the thought and quickly climbed out of the shower. The dress and shoes I was going to wear tonight was already laid down on the small chair that was in the closet. It looked way too revealing. The hairdresser quickly grabbed me, styling my long black hair. She curled my hair into waves that beautifully flared down over my breasts and stomach. Next, the makeup artist started doing my makeup. She made me look very sophisticated and sexy. Blood red lips and a smokey cat eye.

I smiled at myself, seeing how beautiful I actually am. I barely look at myself in the mirror. I reminded myself too much of my mom. She was an extremely beautiful woman. Her features never showed that she had a child. Her skin was flawless and almost porcelain-like. Her hair was as black as the abyss. Her eyes were as deep as the ocean. I idolized her. I always stole her clothes and shoes, did my makeup and hair, just so that I could look like her. She always chuckled and took pictures of us together. Wanting to show everyone how beautiful I am. I smiled at the thought before Juliet abruptly pulled me towards the closet. Pulling me out of an amazing train of thought.

"Time to get dressed, missy." Juliet demanded.

I held up the dress, looked at Juliet and smiled sarcastically. She nodded slowly, staring at the little black dress, biting her lip. The dress was extremely short and barely covered my a*s. The top part was shaped like a heart. Juliet's eyes made me feel exposed and naked. I was naked only wearing a towel around my body but still. And I knew I was going to get cold in this. I hope I get to wear a jacket or something. I definitely didn't want to die of the cold.

"You're disgusting." I said as I turned, getting out of the towel. She chuckled and still stood there, staring at me.

"You really have a very sexy body." she said as she came closer to me, smacking my ass. I gasped, gripping the dress tightly and pressing it against my chest. Her finger traced up and down my spine, causing me to shiver. Her lips now grazing my shoulder. I feel her opening her mouth, and something sharp piercing my skin. I let out a screech of pain.

"Juliet!" William yelled. Saved by the boss.

"You're not allowed to taste her! She doesn't belong to you!" he yelled as he grabbed her arm and yanked her away from me. I could feel my blood running down my back and chest. William placed his hand on my shoulder, slowly turning me around to face him.

"I'm so sorry. I didn't think she would do something like this." His voice now apologetic.

His eyes were fixated on mine. His eyes didn't even trail down my body like it always does. His gaze went from mine to the two small holes in my shoulder. The worry on his face made me feel at ease. Made me feel safe. He quickly clasped his lips over my shoulder, getting rid of the blood that was protruding from the wound and healing the wound instantly. I was surprised that his saliva healed me this quickly, but judging from the research I have done, it is possible. He pulled away and wiped his lips. He grabbed a handkerchief from his pocket, in a flash, he went to the bathroom and back, damp handkerchief in hand. He started cleaning the blood from my skin.

I was shaken. Is he going to fire Juliet? Just for biting me? Of course he is. Cause apparently I belong to him now. Thanks to that contract. I didn't read through the whole contract cause I was distracted by Juliet. I didn't see where it stated that I was his. Yes, his personal assistant but not his personal whatever. Signing the contract made my heart feel more heavy after what he said about me being his property. I couldn't escape from this now if I wanted to.

He grabbed my b*a, pulling my arms through the holes, clipping the b*a tightly. He then grabbed my p*****s. Slowly sliding them over my legs, letting me lean on him. Making sure that I don't fall. His eyes still didn't wander. He took the dress, pulled it over my head and made sure that the straps covered the scar. At least the wound wasn't so deep.

"Thank you." I finally managed to bring myself to talk. Even if it was just two words.

"She won't hurt you again. I promise." his voice sounded sincere.

He placed my shoes down for me, held my hand and helped me put them on. I didn't feel hazy or weak anymore. If anything, him being so kind made me forget the pain and weakness I felt. My heart fluttered. I never had a man treat me so well before. All the men treated me like toys. Just the thought of William treating me with so much respect made me extremely happy.

" Am I falling in love with my boss?"

He looked at me and smiled, holding his arm towards me so that I can lock my arm in his.

We made our way to the meeting. It took place in a lavish restaurant not far from the office. Everyone seemed proper. Like they were wired to eat properly, dress properly, and even speak properly, like they were in the victorian age or even in a movie. The restaurant itself was vintage. The tables and chairs that suited the rest of the furniture. Candles lit every corner of this place. The paintings looked old, yet beautiful. The dark red carpet looked soft, as if you could lie down and sleep on the floor just like the one in William's office. The curtains draped down the big windows. They were closed. I guess this restaurant only served vampires, seeing as this place was so concealed and the waiters and waitresses were serving champagne glasses with a red liquid to everyone. I was worried that William would take me to some place scary and dodgy but all the vampires here didn't even bat an eye at me. They weren't concerned about a human that just entered the restaurant.

"Do you like it?" he whispered, smiling as he saw me in awe. Only nodding my head. My breath was taken away.

"I love it." I answered breathlessly.

"I knew you would. That's why I chose it." my eyes shot up at him, shocked to know that he chose this place for me. There truly is a gentleman hiding beneath that scary facade.

"Come on. Everyone's waiting for us."

He pulled me softly by my arm which was locked in his again. He moved so swiftly, like he was flying. His dark hair flowing as he walked. His smile that I could catch a glimpse of now, caused flutters in my stomach. I really have a crush on him.

As we arrived at the only round table that was behind curtains, in a dimly lit room, I could see a few men and a woman bantering, complaining about supplies.

They stopped when they saw me walk in with William. Their jaws dropped for a moment. They all stared at me with hunger in their eyes. They weren't as well mannered as the rest of the vampires that was in the main area. William hissed at them, sucking on his tongue as if he was annoyed.

"Lady and gentlemen, I would like for to meet my assistant. She'll be joining us tonight. Don't worry, she won't be a problem. She's obedient."

Him saying obedient sent chills down my spine. Why did I feel scared for a moment? I tried keeping my heart rate calm but just feeling like I was only a mere slave or servent to him didn't help me to keep a calm composure.

"A new pet, William?" one of the men asked. Why does everyone call me a pet? William's father was the first and that made me furious. He looked very sluggish, his stomach distended, but he also looked somewhat formal. Not very nice though. His face looked horrifying. Like he would pounce me at any moment.

"Indeed." William answered as he went to sit down. So I was only a pet? He almost killed his father for calling me a pet but he didn't budge at this guy or even think of lunging at him. He didn't even offer me a seat. What was I to this man actually? Something for him to use whenever he pleases? He confuses me to a point that my brain feels like it wants to explode.

I gulped, standing ferm in the spot where he left me. I was paralyzed. Their eyes were burning through my clothes. No, my skin.

"She's beautiful, William. Where did you find such an immaculate creature?" the woman asked.

"She started working for me not so long ago, so I decided to make her my assistant. She does as she's told." he said in a cruel and cold tone.

I swallowed my tears. I didn't want to show them my weakness. A knot formed in my throat, but my thoughts chased away what I was feeling. I have to stay strong. This is probably just to throw them off about who he really is. About him being a true gentleman.

"Let's get to business." William shunned me from the area, wanting me to wait in the parlor. At this point, I was annoyed with him. First he treats me with love and compassion, next he treats me like a dog.

"F*ck you." I whispered, turned on my heel and left the restaurant.

William's POV

"F*ck you." I heard her very clearly. As she left, I breathed in deeply, trying to calm myself before I lose my temper and lash at her. I believed she would be on her best behavior but everyone here made it difficult here for me and her. The people at the table chuckled.

"She's not very obedient, William." Levana said, chuckling and placing her hand on mine. I pulled away, sitting back slowly and placing my hand against my jaw.

"She's spoilt." I said quickly, trying to stop my voice from cracking in anger.

"Indeed she is." Said Herald. This man was an annoyance. He's just a fat f*ck that thinks the world revolves around him.

"Let's just continue with our meeting." I managed to calm myself for a moment. I just want to finish this meeting. I have to go after Lilith before she gets herself killed, or I will kill her when I find her. In any case, she's not stupid. She won't go far. This part of town was dangerous for humans. It's filled with lustful and hungry vampires. They would kill her the moment they lay eyes on her.

"I heard the supplies are running low." Herald said, placing a cigar in his mouth.

"Humans aren't very willing these days. We need their blood to create artificial blood. Not as strong, but it gets the job done." I said as I sat forward, resting my arms on the table.

"The artificial blood keeps new bloods from killing humans. Keeps the government off our backs and also the council. Your father being one of them. I heard a witch was helping in making this blood." Levana was well informed. Nobody knew about the witch we held captive to help us, but now they knew. I hope they don't spread the news. The new bloods heard too much about witches and them knowing a witch is helping us, they would refuse to take the artificial blood and they would start a riot.

"Yes. She's been growing weak. She's not one of them. She's a low rank witch." I explained, clenching my jaw.

"The powerful witches were killed off, so you're stuck with this one." Herald said as he banged his fist on the table. "Neglecting this witch is the cause!"

"Not all of them were killed off!" I yelled, standing up furiously. I'm going to kill this fat f*ck.

Their eyes widened as they now know that there were more powerful witches. I can't tell them where these witches were, seeing as our low level witch couldn't track them anymore. She really was neglected. I refused for her to eat for days when she tried to escape. Even my right hand t******d her mercilessly for trying to kill me. I have to do something before all hell breaks loose.

"Find them!" Levana yelled, standing up slowly, ready to leave. The rest followed her lead. I think she's screwing all of these men. She placed her hand on my arm, brushing her hand slowly down my arm and to my hand. She pressed her breasts against me, placing her free hand in my neck. She moved her face closer and stopped by my ear. Her lips now brushing over my ear.

"It's so fun being like this in public with you, my sweet. Contact me whenever you need anything." She whispered seductively before leaving.

I was left alone now with my thoughts. I banged my hand on the table, bending over slightly as I rubbed the bridge of my nose. Yes, I'm also one of the men that screws her. I only summon her when I need to release all my frustration and anger whenever Camille couldn't. Shaking my head, I turned to leave quickly.

As I left the restaurant, I breathed in deeply, trying to pick up Lilith's scent. My driver looked at me and knew. So he got back into the car and waited for me as I started following her scent. I came closer to an alleyway, then her scent disappeared. I stopped in my tracks. My body started shaking as my thoughts started drowning me.

"No. She can't just disappear. What if she got killed? I wouldn't be able to live with myself if she got killed."

My breathing quickened as I rested my hand on the wall and my free hand on my forehead. I couldn't even smell her blood. Where the f*ck did she go?!