Chapter 2

Amelia’s POV

“Strip!” She ordered as her voice boomed in the room. Silence, nobody moved.

“Did you not hear me? I said strip!” She thundered again and it worked this time.

My hands slowly reached out and peeled the clothes off my body. The lady in red's eyes landed on my body and she raised an eyebrow. Well, that’s expected. At twenty, I was already too curvy —a tiny waist, full breasts and curvy hips.

“Come with me, you will shower and change.” she ordered and walked toward a separate door at the far end of the room. We followed her into the bathroom, it was huge enough for everyone. I walked over to a space and turned on the shower, the water was warm. A sudden rush of warmth engulfed me as the water ran through my body. This was the first time in years that I’ve had a bath with warm water, my family always made me bath cold water even in winter. I let the water run all over my body as memories of the past came flooding in.

She let us stay in the bathroom for almost an hour, then we left the bathroom and walked back our bed-space, there were clothes on the bed. I walked over and picked them up—a skimpy silk nightwear, bra and panties and a jacket. Are they making us look sexy for a monster that will definitely kill us?

“Get Dressed and eat. One of you will be chosen tonight “ she said and at that moment, the doors flung open, a group of men clad in black suits pushed in several trolleys of food, fruits and other goodies, I scoffed at the sight. Feeding us well right before we die. This is really insane.

The lady in red left afterwards alongside the men that brought in the dishes, slamming the heavy doors shut. The silence in the room was deafening, nobody moved or touched the dishes. Well, if they won’t eat, I will.

I walked over and first picked up a braised chicken, shoving it into my mouth. The rich taste spread through my mouth, making my tongue water and ask for more. Little by little I ate, making sure I tasted everything that was brought in.

“We are still going to die anyways, so better still we just eat” one of the girls said and walked over, the other girls followed soon after.

I lay on my bed with a full stomach as I drowned in my thoughts. What’s next now? Are we really going to die? I was still deep in my thoughts when the doors suddenly flew open, and the lady in red walked in.

“Line up “ she said in her usual harsh tone.

We all got up from the bed and lined up. She kept pacing like a predator till she stopped in front of a girl, “you, come with me” she said and turned on her heels, walking away.

The girl whimpered softly and quietly followed behind her.

We all knew that was probably the last time we might see her.

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Helion’s POV

I stared at my reflection in the mirror, at the flower tattoo that had tormented me for centuries. I was cursed by her for something I did not do. Staring at it for a while, I sighed and walked away from the mirror, and put on my silk robe.

A new set of girls had been brought in, we have been through this process for years but I still couldn’t find her, the supposed witch who will put an end to my curse. Most of the girls get swallowed up by my beast. While some, I sent them away before it happened.

The monster within me is different, always hungry for blood. No woman had ever climbed my bed and survived, they always get devoured. Yet, it is never satisfied, It always wants more.

The curse ruined me. I always get chained to the ground when it strikes, because I will destroy anything and anyone I come in contact with. And I have to let him out, because if I don’t, he will devour me and that puts the world at risk.

Grabbing the bottle of scotch, I poured myself a glass and walked over to my window, letting the cool air wash over me as I sipped from the amber liquid.

The sound of the door opening diverted my attention, but I did not look back.

“My king” it was my assistant, peter . A vampire i sired before I was cursed.

“What?” I asked still not sparing him a glance,

“Lady Adeline is here with the woman for tonight” he said and I scoffed. Another soul to devour.

“I am not interested, peter” I said and walked deeper into the room, throwing myself on the couch, still sipping from my glass.

“But… it is almost time, Sire.” he said.

“I know, I am just not in the mood” I responded, massaging my forehead with my fingers.

“But you have to, even if you don’t want to“ I looked up at him in anger, he immediately bowed his head. As much as I hate to admit it, his words made sense. I had to, even if it was against my wish.

“Fine. Send her in” he bowed and stepped out of the room, returning seconds later with a girl, he bowed and slammed the doors shut.

I took my gaze to the girl who was brought in—short blonde hair, average height, pale skin. She kept her face on the ground, afraid to look at me. The scent of her fear filled the air, I could see she was shaking terribly.

“Strip” I ordered coldly, mercy is not a word that could be found in my dictionary. She nodded, her shaky hands slowly peeled off every piece of clothing she had on, then she walked over and stood in front of me. I felt the urge building in between my legs, I was already rock hard just seeing her naked. I hated the feeling, but my beast? He loved it. He fucks them, rough and hard, then he devours them.

I stood up from the couch and my robe dropped from my body, my cock shot out, ready for intrusion. I could feel her eyes solely on it as she swallowed the lump that formed in her throat.

“Open your mouth” I commanded, my voice a low but hungry growl. She slowly went on her knees, and opened her mouth. I let her do the job as I stood, watching her. With shaky hands, she grabbed my cock, licking it with her tongue and sucking the tip. But when she tried to fit it in her mouth, it couldn’t fit.

An angry groan escaped my throat, I grabbed her hair and yanked it, pulling her closer, “you were offered to me, so I expect a good job.” I growled.

“I… I am sorry. It… it just wouldn’t fit, forgive me.” She muttered, shaking terribly.

I roughly released her and she made a terrible mistake, she looked up at me. Suddenly, her eyes rolled back and she dropped to the ground, passing out.

“Peter!” I growled as he rushed in, “take her out, send in another!”