Max's POV
I woke up with my alarm at 5:30am. i stretch and look around with no sign of Axle then images of last night flash into my head.
I pull the covers over my head to hide my embarrassment from the room "oh no."
I really did that! i basically used him as a human s*x toy until i exploded from my release, i feel my face become flushed.
My god it felt incredible, i can see why Patty keeps going on about it and why Janet had so much fun at the woman's house!
Axle didn't seem to mind but it feels like i'm the one taking advantage of him.
I bite my lip as guilt rushes over me.
His just trying to feed while having some perverted horny woman grinding against him.
My heart sinks, am i just as bad as those that tried to force themselves on me for their own pleasure?
My alarm goes off once more breaking me out of my thoughts. i come out of hiding and reach over to turn it off before heading for the bathroom.
No I can't be as bad as them, I can't control myself it's his venom! i sigh.
I jump in the shower and quickly wash myself over before putting on one of my new dresses, it's black with long loose sleeves that reveal my shoulders and goes down to my knees.
I put on some black and white trainers that match the dress before grabbing my bag and putting my neck band back on.
Taking a deep breath i open the door and head to the bakery to hopefully distract myself from being a massive pervert!
As i turn up at the shop i unlock the door and turn on all the lights as I'm to arrive. I head out back and check our stock making notes of things we need to top up on.
The bell goes as Patty arrives "Morning sunshine" she says with a huge grin.
"Morning! Someone's in a good mood this morning!" I say as i start mixing the first batch of dough.
"yeah Blake needed feeding this morning" she says with a blush to her cheeks.
I let out a laugh "Ohhh i see, i have a question!" Patty's brows squeeze together in confusion.
"No not about that" i gasp then shrug "well kind of, in the beginning did you ever feel like you were taking advantage of Blake? being a drooling mess of need when he was just trying to feed from you?"
Patty giggles "Well no, he always enjoyed having me like putty in his hands" she frowns, "Maybe its because you made him promise not to touch you, his just sticking to his word but i can see how you would think that, if Blake didn't seem to be enjoying it i would feel awkward too, like the drunk desperate girl at the party no guy wants to go near"
I tut and cross my arms "I am not the desperate slag at the party.... But yes that's how it makes me feel"
"Its simple just tell him he can touch you, i'm sure you'll no longer feel like that once you give him the go ahead"
I bite my cheek "But i don't want him to, not while i'm like that it all feels fake, i don't want my first experiences with a guy to be because i'm drugged"
Patty's eyebrows shoot half way up her forehead "Your first?! Oh god no wonder you feel like that!" she says with a sympathetic smile. "Why don't you try getting close to him before his next feed? then it'll feel more natural"
I hmm in response as i start filling baking treys with the soon to be bread.
Axles POV
Once i lay Max in bed i stare at her perfect face, her thick eyelashes fanning her cheeks, her plump lips, the soft curve of her jaw.
I lean forward and stroke her cheek with the back of my fingers.
*Sire we've had a report come in, there are vampires attacking the hilltop village*
I leave quickly heading for my office where Blake is already waiting. "Whats happened?"
"The report just said vampires have been spotted taking women from Hilltop, we aren't sure who but it isn't any of ours" Blake states.
"s**t, so one or more of the clans has given in?" i say rubbing a hand down my face "We need to speed up the blood stations, send the underlings back to check on progress"
"Yes Sire i'll send them out now" Blake states before turning to leave.
I slump in my chair running through the clans in my head.
Jasper's clan was fully onboard with the prisoner feeder program, being smaller in numbers they are coping well so i don't think it's them.
Amelia wasn't very keen but she always enjoyed the hunt. It wasn't until the Hunters attacked and killed some of her underlings that she gave in to the idea.
Dorian on the other hand was forced to accept it. he walks around with his feeder in chains like an animal, The last time we met he was adamant that the program was going to fail. Maybe his gone back to the old ways?
I scratched my chin while thinking before picking up the phone. I dial Dorian's number and wait for him to pick up.
"Hello your through to Dorian"
"It's Axle, did you hear about the attack?"
Dorian tuts "yes of course i did, as soon as it was happening i had it reported to me"
"So it wasn't any of your underlings going rouge? or are you giving up on the program?" i hiss
"Ah as much as i would love to send the villages back into chaos i will not do so, breaking the deal we have with the humans would piss off the other clans as well as having the king on my arse" he huffs out.
I swing side to side in my chair while trying to pick up any hint of a lie "Okay, any idea on who it was?"
"No my scout didn't recognise any of them, maybe it's a stand alone group"
I nod "Okay i want to set up a meeting in the next few days. there's something important i'm working towards"
Dorian groans "Another meeting?! fine when?"
"I'll be in touch" i say before putting the handset down.
Max's Pov
After finishing up at the shop i head over to Judy at the station to finally make my first donation! They picked a spot near the castle where Blake could keep an eye on the supply. By the time i get there it all seems quiet as i catch Judy filling out paperwork.
"Hey hows things going here?" I ask Judy with a kind smile.
"Really well, we seem have a steady flow throughout the day, i thought i'd see you sooner i had you down as giving blood yesterday too" she say's with a bitter tone
"Axle needed an extra feed i think it's because he waited so long before his previous one" i shrugged
Judy raises an eyebrow "We cant be having feedings for fun, not with so many vamps on the cusp of turning every drop counts Max"
Hmm "That's not what that was! If you have a problem with it you can always take it up with Axle, i'm sure he would love to hear your thoughts! I snap while sitting down to reveal my arm.
She just rolls her eyes and prepares a needle attached to a blood bag "There wont be any need for that as long as you stick to your schedule in the future"
I give a sarcastic smile as she begins to draw blood.
After she's done she labels my bag and places it in the fridge with the others.
"See you tomorrow" i say grabbing my bag before i head back home.
As i enter our room my eyes are drawn towards the table at the bottom of my bed with a plate of spaghetti bolognese.
I throw my bag onto the bed before taking a seat to start when a maid enters with a jug of water and a glass. It's the same lady i met on the stairs the day i arrived here. I give her a friendly smile "Thank you, did you make this?" i question
She nods shyly "Yes Miss i thought you would like something wholesome today"
"I do it's amazing! you don't have to call me Miss, my name is Max What's yours?"
Her eyes widened "Oh no Miss i shouldn't even be addressing you, us servants are meant to be seen and not heard."
I frowned "not by me, whats your name?"
The maids cheeks blush as she whispers "Ava"
I smile "Well nice to meet you Ava, and thank you very much for my meal"
She nods saying "you're very welcome Max" in an hushed tone before turning to leave.
I finish my dinner then grab a shower before curling up in bed to get some much needed rest.