Feeders - Max and Axle

Chapter 3

As we reach the castle i take in the gothic feeling this place gives off. It's old with worn dark grey walls, The entrance is sat on top of a few concrete stairs, the doors are huge and made from dark solid wood.

They're automatically opened by servants as we approach, The scent of blood hits my noise as we cross the threshold into the grand hall.

Again its grey stone walls with paintings scattered across them, if i was to guess i'd say they were portraits of important people, or should i say Vampires throughout the ages. some of them look centuries old where as others are just a few years.

Axle nudges me forward once more, we head for the grand staircase, it has a deep red carpet going up the middle of it. When we reach the top we turn right before Axle opens a black door and guides me through it.

The room is bigger than my entire flat! it has a huge four poster bed on the right hand side. In front of me stands a solid old oak looking desk with a large black chair, on the left next to it is a floor to ceiling bookcase on the wall.

Behind the desk is a massive window with black curtains pulled open, to my left next to the massive bookcase is a hall with another door which i'm guessing is a bathroom? Stepping forward i can see two open double doors that look's like a walk in wardrobe by the hanging clothes.

Axle passes me and heads to his desk, reaching into one of the draws he pulls out something black before coming over to me. "Always keep this on within the castle walls" He places the black leather material round my throat. "Why do i feel like you've just put a collar on me? i'm not a pet!"

Axle lets out a deep chuckle "Oh but you are princess, right up until you've served your time"

Anger starts to bubble in my veins "I am not a pet! I do not belong to anyone! And Don't call me princess! If you had bothered to read my notes you would know that I've been sent here for life and i will not spend the rest of my life being treated like a dog!" I hiss out at him.

Axle's head leans to the side in surprise? anger? Disbelief?

"Don't you fear me?" he leans closer sniffing my throat "I fear no one!" I say between gritted teeth.

I feel his fangs scratch down my neck to my new f*****g dog collar but i refuse to move, i just straighten my back as my whole body tenses.

Axle hums darkly as he leans back "You are right, you don't have an ounce of fear in your scent" He walks over to his desk where our paperwork is waiting.

"Name" he says as he takes his seat "Max Taylor" He flicks his eyes over them until he finds mine.

"Serving life for murder" he huffs "well that makes things complicated" he states as he leans back on his chair. "Lifers are meant to go straight to the bags"

Shit that doesn't sound good! "

The bags?" i question moving to the front of his desk "lifers are sent to fill blood bags daily, they're chained up and kept alive simply to feed us." Axle scans over my paperwork again "Lucky for you we make our own choices as you humans don't always get it right" he sneers.

"We've had a child abuser sent here for just 15 years, but once they pass our gates they are lifers, the same as child molesters, rapists and violent murders" he places the papers back on the desk.

"it seems they didn't give you a trial which is odd, so there's no details here of what happened" Axle gives me a questioning look.

I puff out a breath before i start, "He was a council members son, we worked together for years, but one night he must of thought it was a good idea to force himself on me at a party, Sooo i cut off his d**k and put it in a blender" i shrug "i'm guessing he bled out"

Axle bellows with deep laughter echoing around the room as he bangs his hands on the desk "Ah much deserved then" he grabs a pen and starts writing on my papers.

Once his finished he stands and walks to the front of his desk leaning back against it. "You now have choices" i cross my arms and start biting my cheek "What choices? i didn't think i'd get any here"

Axles eyes darken as he pushes forward and takes a few steps closer. "You can go to the bags which obviously no one chooses willingly, you can sign up to one of our feeders programs where one high ranking vampire will choose you to feed from for the duration of your stay, you can join those women in the house we passed. they exchange their blood for coin, some of those are here willingly. Or you can keep my 'collar' on and be my feeder"

I stare into the room in shock, what that f**k am i meant to do? none of those sound appealing. Axle grips my chin between his thumb and finger lifting it till my eyes meet his "Choose."

"Err, Do i get to choose the vampire that feeds from me if i join the feeder program? What if i don't like any of them?" Axle frowns with a low growl vibrating from his chest.

"You do understand this is a punishment for your crime right? Not a holiday? No you don't get to choose, they choose you! and with your pure blood you won't be waiting more than an hour before someone has their fangs in your throat!" He snaps.

Ah s**t there goes that plan, i was hoping i could just sit on that list forever declining everyone. i look around the room again hoping i'll find an answer somewhere "Princess? i'm losing patience" he grunts out

"Just give me a minute it's a big choice" i snap back at him rolling my eyes.

"Okay then i'll choose for you! keep my binding on your throat. I will let you know when i'm hungry and you WILL comply" he states as an end of the conversation.

Axle heads back to his desk and pulls out some more paperwork from his top draw and starts making notes as he goes along, "Okay now what? Am i just meant to wait here till you want feeding like a vending machine?"

He sighs and looks up "Dismissed" he grunts.

I just look around the room in confusion. he drops his pen on to the desk in annoyance "Go" he gestures to the door, "explore but keep on my neckband. Not one of the other vampires would dare bother you with that on" he looks back at his papers as i turn and head out.

How am i just allowed to roam around? the castles quiet as i move through the halls and head for the main doors.

Everywhere is lit up with torches making it easy to see now that night has completely taken over. I made my way to the group of shops i passed on my way in hoping to finally get out of this stupid dress and into some proper clothes.

The door creaks as i enter a shop with dresses in the window, there's a few people looking at the items while what looks like the owner sits at the counter.

I walk around looking at the beautifully made dresses and gowns hanging up when i realise i have no coin to pay for anything.

"Hi can i help you find something?" The well dressed lady from the register asks as she appears beside me.

"Thanks but i'm just browsing" i say with a polite smile.

"Oh i'm sure we can find something that'll suit you perfectly, are you new?" she questions looking at my ripped dress that's barely hanging onto my body.

I look down at myself "Yeah how can you tell?" i say with a laugh.

She gives a beaming smile as she shrugs one shoulder "Just a guess, now as you have nothing your going to need a whole new wardrobe, we can start with some dresses then head to the nightwear and underwear" she says pointing around the shop.

"I'm sorry i have no coin, i just came to look around" the owner lets out a sympathetic laugh "Oh darling you don't need coin most of my clients pay with blood but you" she points at my neck "can have anything you want, the bill will be sent to our sire."

My eyes widen in surprise as my hand goes to my collar "Really? Anything?" she nods excitedly "Oh yes, you have a very wealthy master he even owns all these stores, he is our sire after all"

I look around the store while nibbling my lip, maybe i shouldn't it might piss him off... But then I've never been able to afford one of these dresses before let alone have my pick... "Okay lets shop!"

After an hour i pile the last of my stuff on the counter, i have beautiful dresses, nighties, underwear, shoes, and boots. even some comfortable jeans and t-shirts!

The manager bags up my things while writing it all down to send the bill to Axle. I smile as i head back to the castle with all my pretty new things.