The Vampire’s Servant novel Chapter 5

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“There she is. Echo, this is Victor. I realized we didn’t officially introduce you two. Now, be good for him. I’ll be in the living room with your mother.” Dad said.

“Yes, sir.” I replied softly and he closed the door.

I swallowed and looked up at the vampire. I was only 5’4” so he was much taller. He looked down at me and his lips tightened into a thin line.

“Were you crying?” He asked gently. “Don’t be afraid, little one. I won’t hurt you.”

“Th-Thank you. Where would you like me for your feeding, sir?” I asked.

He sighed and took of his sunglasses. I hadn’t realized until just then, that I was shaking. I hadn’t been this afraid since the first time, when I was seven.

“You won’t be feeding me. I ate earlier.” He said.

“I’m s-sorry.” I took a deep breath to calm my voice. “Did I do something wrong? Did you change your mind because of me? How can I fix it? Please.” I begged.

“What will happen if I don’t buy you?” He questioned.

The question chilled me. I worked to take control of the shaking that got worse once he asked. If it wasn’t him, it would be some other vampire. At least this one was offering a lot. It had to be him. No one else would pay that much and my siblings needed it.

Mom always told me not to let the vampires know I had a sister and brother. She said it would be dangerous. They might decide to take Harmony or Val.

I couldn’t imagine them having to deal with being fed on. I hated the idea of them scared and potentially hurt. This money would make sure they would never have to sell their blood.

“They’ll be mad at me, lock me up, and keep taking offers until my birthday, I suppose. They’ll sell me to the highest bidder, even if it’s not as high as you offered. Your offer was really big.” I replied, quietly.

“I need to make a phone call. Sit on the couch and stay quiet.” He ordered.

I sat and waited. With luck, he’d take me and I could take care of my family one last time. If he didn’t want me… I didn’t like to think of which of my other clients made that seven hundred thousand offer. Some of them were really scary.

“Rosalynn. I have the girl. I need the Council to reimburse me two million. The parents are trying to sell her to me. If I don’t buy, someone else will. No…. Probably…. I’ll make her my daytime servant for now. I don’t think she’ll be safe anywhere else. She’s almost as pale as I am and there are no scars on her or the mother…. I know…. I smelled it when she got close…. My thought exactly. See you Tuesday.” He closed his eyes briefly as he hung up the phone.

“You’re coming with me. I want you to go pack your things.” He said turning to me.

“Yes, sir.” I said standing. “But, if I go out without a bite mark, they’ll know you didn’t feed on me.”

“I’ll tell them I bit your thigh. They wouldn’t see that at first glance. Don’t be afraid anymore. I’m going to keep you safe. You’ll have a lot more freedom and never have to feed anyone again if you don’t want to.” He smiled.

“Really? Never again?” I couldn’t keep the relief from my voice.

“Really, never again. Now, go. I don’t want to spend any more time here and we need to go over a few things before we get to my house.” He nodded to the door.

I hurried out, past my parents, and into the kitchen to grab some grocery sacks for my things. I could be a servant. I already was one. Never feeding a vampire again. Being safe. That was what I really wanted.

I might not be able to see my sister and brother again, but I would know they were taken care of. I hoped it wasn’t a trick to make me more eager to go with. But, he never bit me. Even though he was a vampire, I felt like I could trust him. It was enough to hope.