My Vampire King

Chapter 1

"I pledge allegiance to the sovereign reigning King and all his night blooded nobles," I said with my hand over my heart. 

I stood amidst a crowd of people, watching as the words flashed on the large screen. The wind was strong, my hair lashing against my face. The sun's heat embalmed my skin as I stood shoulder to shoulder with other people like me. People who had been caught.

"I promise to remain loyal to him, and do my part, as a subject of his majesty and offer my services whenever needed." I read.

The screen turned black, before flashing the words, you may retire to your room.

I sighed, following the mass crowd back to the main building. I walked through a long, narrow corridor before entering my room. I threw myself onto my bed, staring at the ceiling.

This was my life now. I would be sold to the house of a noble to be used as a servant or a 24/7 living blood bank. Life would become a constant cycle of fear and exhaustion. I wanted to cry and to scream. I wanted to curse all the stupid vampires that came and ruined life. My people, human, were in constant fear of their life.

They hunted us, then rounded us up like livestock. They taught us how to behave and act as proper humans should. We were brainwashed to believe that we can't escape and that in the end, this was our destiny. The sad fact is that many had begun to believe them. There is no way out.

We are meant to call those with power, money, our master and mistress while we can address the rest normally. The whole system is messed up. They act as though we are the corrupt ones, as though we started the change.

The vampires were aggressive, robbing us of our basic human right--the right of freedom. It was around four years after I was born that the vampires came from their hiding. The left their filthy slums and decided that they would destroy our world as well. Everything that people had spent their entire lives building, all crumbled down in barely a day.

I heard a faint knock on the door before it creaked open. From behind it came a tall man with floppy blonde hair and the brightest amber eyes. A vampire.

"Let's get you ready for auction," he said shortly.

"Auction?" I gulped, "Already?"

He nodded, "Subjects are in high demand"

My palms were becoming sweaty as I stood up and walked towards him. I held out my hands just as I was taught and he clipped them together with two cold metal chains.

He led us out of the large hallway and into what seemed like a large communal shower. He unclipped my arms, "Strip" he ordered.

I stared at him, not moving.

He repeated his command, and I stayed firmly in my position. I made have been captured but I still have my dignity and self-pride.

"Strip" he growled, taking an intimidating step towards me.

"No" I bit back.

Sighing his eyes flashed bright red and he repeated his command. I felt as though I was being forced against my will because I began taking if my clothes. I quickly covered myself with my hand.

I glared at him in anger. He just shrugged before walking out of the room. The water began to pour out of the facet. I shimmied over to the water. It was warm and soothing. 

I let it trickle down my body as it seemed to clean off all my issues.

The water stop flowing and the same guy walked in with a towel. I snatched it from him and covered myself.

"I'm still pissed at you blondie" I snapped.

For a second it seemed that his lips curled up but as soon as it came, it left. 

Once securing myself he leads me into the next room and leaves me alone in there.

A man and a woman came in, both with bright amber eyes. Vampires. 

The woman had a clipboard and the man carried a bag that seemed to be filled with something. The woman wore a tight black pencil skirt and a loose white blouse. Her hair was clipped behind her in a bun and she wore a pair of midnight blue glasses. Overall she had a very serious vibe to her. The man wore some plain jeans and a casual grey jumper. He sent me a nod as he walked in. 

The woman pointed me to a seat before reading whatever was on the clipboard, "Ira Thorne?"

I nodded as she mumbled her way through the rest of my information, "O negative?." she said surprised staring up at me from behind her glasses.

"What's wrong?" I asked her with a raised eyebrow.

She just shrugged before having a final glance over the clipboard.

She looked up and told me, "My name is Tera and I'll be your stylist from now on. Richard will do your makeup and hair and then I'll get to work."

I nodded and sat still. Richard came up to me and became working witchcraft on me. My dark skin became smooth and my hair was curled into loose waves. Lastly, he painted my lips a light magenta. He made it look like I wasn't captured by blood suckling demons.

Tera came and handed me a dress. " You can go behind that curtain and change."

I went to where she directed and pulled the dress over myself.

It was a deep red, slick, figure-hugging and sheer. It had light gold detailing over the bust and across the waist to cover me up but apart from that everything was exposed.

I stepped out from behind the curtain. Tera gave a nod of approval and once again I was shooed out of the room.

Blondie stood there waiting for me and as I stepped out his eyes stayed on the dress.

"Take a picture, it'll last longer" I snapped.

He rolled his eyes and brought me through the maze of the corridor. We finally stopped at a door that read, "Auction Room."

"So what happens now?" I asked nervously.

"You get bought," he said blankly.

I nodded but inside my mind was fizzing.

As I turned to go through the door I feel a hand on my back.

"Your different." Blondie said, "Something is different about you."

He removed his hand and turned, then walked away.

Very weird.

Taking a deep breath I placed my hand on the latch. This was it.

I step onto the stage where there was a line of other girls. A pudgy man, a vampire, began the auction.

" Alright. Hello everyone and welcome to the auction. We will start left to -"

Before anyone could bid, a woman walked onto the stage and whispered in the man's ear.

"Sorry folks, all these lovely ladies are needed for the Royal Palace. Please head to the front desk for a refund on and premade deposits. Thanks."

With that, everyone began filling out of the room. The woman walked in front of us. She wore a light grey pantsuit and her blonde curls fell loosely at her hips. Her eyes were a pale blue, she wasn't a vampire.

" Hello darlings, my name is Nadia and I'll be integrating you into the Royal Palace. "

Everyone replied just as they had been taught, "Hello mistress Nadia"

"Please follow me to the cars" she smiled before walking off the stage.

All of line up into a single file and began to walk behind her. She led us through the door outside the building. Fresh air. In front of me was a line of a sleek black car with shaded windows.

A man opened the door and ushered us to step in. Each car could only take a few girls so I was left with Nadia.

I entered in and sat, with Nadia coming in after me. She sent me a smile before looking down on her phone. I sat there looking around. The seats were made of rich leather along with a fully stocked bar.

"You can rest you know," she said without looking up.

Normally I would have said no - you need to keep your guard up - but I was exhausted and I hardly doubt anything would happen to me seeing as she was human.

I tucked my feet under myself and began to doze off.

Don't worry my love. 

I will find you soon.

My light, my sun, my way.