*Lotus POV*
I stood at the back of the stage, gripping tightly to the hem of my dress, my whole body shook with fear of the unknown, I watched other girls being auctioned and each time someone buys them, my heart tightened with fear knowing it'll soon get to my turn and I'll have to be sold off to one of these monsters.We, humans, have been enslaved by these monsters called vampires, slowly, they're taking over our world and we humans are starting to go extinct, we're being used as a blood bank for the vampires and I've watched many die by their hands and one of those people are my parents.I was only five when our village was attacked by the vampires and I lost both my parents in that attack, ever since then, I and many people were taken by them and turned into their slaves, our blood has been drained several times and I wonder why we're all still alive.Each day I watch and see how merciless they are towards us humans, and my hatred for them only grows the more, I curse them secretly each day and wish that a day will come when they'll all vanish and we can have our peaceful world back, a world free of these monsters.Why were there even vampires in the first place? They weren't meant to be here, these monsters shouldn't have been made in the first place.The voice of one of the supervisors for the merchandise that was ready for the auction was scolding some slaves and when I raised my head a little to get a clearer view of what was going on, our eyes met.The lust in his eyes made me want to puke. This man was fond of abusing so many slaves and I wasn't an exception. I knew he had an interest in me but he couldn't do much to me for fear of damaging his precious goods.He stood still, staring intently at my body and the frustration on his face was visible. After what felt like ages to me, he finally left.The moment he left, some of the slaves began to discuss who they might be sold off to, I wasn't paying much attention until they mentioned that every person. The Vampire king.My whole body went cold with fear, I silently prayed to my dead parents. I pray he wasn't present and he wanted a slave."Oh no," I muttered as I felt a cold shiver run down my spine.I had always heard rumors of him being cold, heartless, ruthless, and merciless. No slave would want him to buy them due to his crude ways and being the only human here that's left to be auctioned, what chances do I have that he won't pick me if he was present.I tried my best to not show my fears and keep calm, but deep down, I was silently praying and hoping to not get picked on by him.Soon, I heard my name being called loudly by one of the supervisors who was also in charge of the auction. I would want nothing more than for the earth to open up so I can gladly crawl inside.The moment I dreaded is finally heard. I forced my legs to walk as I went on stage.The light shone down on me and all the men began screaming and bidding for me. It wasn't a surprise that I was the most desired by the vampires because of my delicate skin, but I had no idea why they were fighting to buy me.The auctioneer called out the starting price for me, "We have a beautiful young lady here, starting bid at $10,000."The men in the crowd began placing their bids, "I bid $15,000!""I offer $20,000!" another man shouted.The price continued to rise as more men joined in the bidding, and my heart sank with each new offer. I couldn't believe that I was being sold like an object, and I had no idea what my fate would be once I was bought.Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse, a deep voice boomed across the room, "I offer $80,000!"The room fell silent as all eyes turned towards the man who had just made the shocking bid. I looked up and saw him sitting in a far corner of the hall, his eyes fixed on me.The auctioneer was taken aback by the sudden increase in price, "Ladies and gentlemen, we have an offer of $80,000 for our lovely young lady here. Do I hear any more bids?"The other bidders were stunned into silence, realizing that they couldn't possibly compete with such a high offer. I felt a sense of relief that the auction was finally over, but at the same time, I couldn't help feeling terrified of what was to come next."And that's it. Lotus has been sold to the Vampire king, Seth Cassius for $80,000." the auctioneer declared, bringing the hammer down on the table.I felt the remaining tiny bit of my life crumble right in front of my eyes as Seth Cassius, the Vampire King, walked away without sparing me a second glance. As I stood there, tears streaming down my face, I couldn't help but wonder why that man had been willing to pay so much for me. I had never felt so alone and helpless in my entire life.As the Vampire King, Seth Cassius, walked away from the auction hall, I was left standing there in shock. I had no idea why he had been willing to pay such a high price for me.All I knew was that my life had changed forever, and I was now at the mercy of a powerful vampire who seemed to hold all the cards.My future was uncertain, and I was terrified of what lay ahead. But for the moment, all I could do was try to survive in this new and frightening world that I had been thrust into.Two men walked up to me and they requested I go with them.Who am I to refuse? The deed has already been done.I wiped away my tears as I went with them, like a sheep who was about to be slaughtered, as we walked outside to where a black jeep awaited us, all I could do was imagine all sorts of bad things that could happen to me.I've always wished and hoped that my life would at least get a bit easier for me, but it seems to me that it's only going to get worse from now on.What will he do to me? Will he drain me of my blood like he always does? Will he abuse me? How will I be treated?I seem to laugh at the last question because it sounded a bit dumb, I'm nothing but a slave, so how else do I expect to be treated if not as a slave?.I realized that the door to the jeep had been opened already until one of them nudged my arm and asked me to go in.That brought me out of my reverie and when I raised my heap, my eyes came in contact with that of Seth."Oh shit!"*Lotus POV*As soon as I got into the car, I noticed Seth covering his nose. I tried to ignore it and sat as far away from him as possible, hoping to avoid any contact.From the corner of my eye, I could see him still covering his nose. There were two possible reasons for this: either I smelled bad or my blood was causing an issue for him. Vampires have a hard time controlling themselves around me due to the scent of my blood.Seth didn't say anything throughout the ride to his home, and he didn't even spare me a glance. I wished I wasn't there in the car with him.Finally, the car came to a stop, and I stepped out to see a magnificent and ancient house with royal guards everywhere. Seth walked in, and I trailed behind him with fear of him turning around and pouncing on me.As we entered the house, I was so amazed by the beauty of the place that I accidentally bumped into Seth. It felt like my face had hit a rock."Ouch," I hissed as I stepped back.Seth turned to look at me, his expre
*Lotus POV*As the maid spoke, I felt a knot form in my stomach. The thought of sitting at the same table as Seth, the powerful vampire who had bought me as a slave, filled me with dread. I was scared of what he might do or say, and my mind raced with various worst-case scenarios."He has something special planned for tonight," the maid said, a hint of mystery in her voice.I felt a mix of fear and curiosity as I wondered what this dinner was for. "What is it?" I asked tentatively."It's a surprise," She replied with a small smile. "But he wants you to dress appropriately for the occasion."Looking down at my clothes, I knew I wasn't dressed for such an occasion. I hadn't showered since my arrival, and I had no fancy clothes to wear. "I don't have anything appropriate to wear," I said, feeling a bit embarrassed."That's not a problem," She said reassuringly. "Arrangements have already been made.""Miss, please come with us. We have prepared some dinner outfits for you," said one of the
*Lotus POV*As soon as Seth mentioned his request, my heart raced with a mix of fear and surprise. I couldn't believe what I had just heard. "A child with me?" I asked, trying to wrap my head around his proposal."I want you to have my child," he said, his eyes locked on mine.I was speechless. I had never imagined myself in this situation before, and the thought of carrying the child of a vampire king seemed impossible. I had so many questions, but I didn't know where to start. "Why me?" I finally managed to ask."I have been searching for a breeder for a long time, someone who can provide me with the perfect offspring. When I saw you at the auction, I knew that you were the perfect match for me."I scoffed softly, feeling a mix of anger and fear. "Use me as a breeder, and then what? What happens when you finally have no use for me anymore? Will you just kill me? It's better if you just kill me now than force me into doing something I don't want to do.""I understand your concerns," S
*Lotus POV* Helplessness consumed me as I felt my body being tied to a pole. My mind was too weak to resist and struggle against their hold on me. I was completely at their mercy. They finished tying my hands, and as they left, I realized I was alone, abandoned to my cruel fate.Questions swirled in my head. What had I done wrong? Was there anyone who would come to my rescue? Did anyone even know I existed in this world? I couldn't find an answer to any of these questions, and it made me feel more alone than ever.I remembered the tragic loss of my parents and wept uncontrollably. At that moment, Seth's words rang true. I wished for nothing more than the peace that death would bring. The tears flowed freely until exhaustion took over, and I drifted off into a deep sleep.Suddenly, I felt a sharp pain on my shoulder, and it jolted me awake. It was Seth, and he was holding a horse whip. I couldn't believe it. He had just used it on me."What are you doing?" I screamed in pain and anger.
*Lotus Pov*He ordered for me to be brought back to a room that wasn't my room. And both my hands were tied to my bed, I kept on crying and begging him not to do this, but it all fell on deaf ears.Seth got on top of me and he positioned himself in my entrance and forcefully shoved his length into me. My breath hitched and my knees shook. I screamed out in pain as this was my first time.He grabbed my hips and guided us closer together. My legs were still spread apart by the force I had no idea about and his thrusts soon began to cause me pain.I screamed and bit my lip while tears streamed down my face.I heard him mumble something but couldn't make it out since he had his mouth buried against my chest. His thrusting became faster and deeper and he pulled me off of the edge. I screamed again and clutched the rope tightly."Please, stop." I pleaded when I couldn't hold in the pain but the more I pleaded, the rougher he got.I realized that I had made a terrible mistake.He continued
*Lotus Pov*I gathered all the strength I had left and slapped him hard across the face. As soon as I did, the atmosphere in the room changed. Seth's men tensed up, ready to attack me, but Seth raised his hand, signaling them to stop. He looked at me with a mixture of surprise and anger in his eyes."You dare to strike me?" he growled.I didn't flinch. "You deserve much worse than that," I replied.Seth's face twisted with rage, and he raised his hand as if to hit me back. But then he hesitated, as if something had caught his attention. He looked at me more closely, as if seeing me for the first time."You have spirit," he said slowly. "I like that. But you're still mine. And you will do as I say.I knew I was in a dangerous situation, but I refused to give up. I knew I had to keep fighting, no matter the cost."I will never be yours," I said defiantly. "I'd rather die than be your slave."Seth chuckled, a cruel smile playing on his lips. "We'll see about that," he said, as he signale
*Lotus POV*The night was dark and stormy, with thick clouds obscuring the moon and stars. The wind howled through the trees, sending leaves and branches flying in all directions. The rain poured down in sheets, drenching me to the bone within seconds. I ran as fast as I could, my heart pounding in my chest with fear.The rain stung my eyes, blurring my vision and making it difficult to see the creatures that were chasing me. I could feel their hot breath on my neck, and the sound of their guttural growls echoed in the darkness. The thought of their razor-sharp claws slicing through my flesh made me tremble in terror.The slick mud beneath my feet made it nearly impossible to keep my balance, and I stumbled several times. I knew I was running out of time, and the creatures were getting closer with every passing moment. But I pushed myself harder, ignoring the pain in my legs and the burning in my lungs.I could see a faint outline of a building in the distance, and I knew that it was m
*Lotus POV*As we stood there in silence, I could feel the tension between us growing. I knew that I couldn't trust him, but at the same time, I had no one else to turn to. I was alone in this mansion, surrounded by danger on all sides. And to make matters worse, Seth was the only one who could protect me.I sighed heavily, resigned to my fate. "Fine, I'll stay," I said, defeated.Seth's lips curled into a sly smile, and I couldn't help but wonder what he was thinking. "Good choice," he said before turning and walking away, leaving me standing alone in the dimly lit hallway.As I followed him to the dining hall, I couldn't help but feel nervous. Seth's angry expression was still etched on his face, and it made me wonder what could be bothering him. As we sat down to eat, Seth's expression remained stoic and unreadable. The only sounds coming from the clink of utensils against the plates and the occasional sip of blood from the glass cup in Seth's hand.I had so many questions racing th