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Akko POV...
I kicked the cage over and over again, I ignored my various wounds and pushed through the pain to try and kick open the door.
"She is quite energetic..." A man spoke.
"Very. I'm sure it'll keep my niece occupied." a woman responded.
"But considering in the state she is in, she might lose a lot of blood... she could die." the man said.
I'd rather die than be sold off as a pet to some vampire brat.
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"Happy birthday Diana."
When I saw the woman, I realized I was in the presence of the Cavendish clan. They’re a well known vampire clan, at least known in old stories told to children. Though they certainly fit the description with their bicolor hair; honeydew and tea-green.
They were a weak clan, according to the stories, but they had a special trait no other vampire had, that was their saliva. It was said to have healing properties. They were hunted down centuries before my grandfather was even born, and tried to force them to spit out saliva in order to make profit out of it. But they were incredibly frail, they would die in a matter of hours when they were captured. Something having to do with a power source, a stone, said to be magic, and something every vampire lived off from. But the Cavendish were the ones who relied on it the most due to their particular skill.
My father said our ancestors were the heroes that brought down the Cavendish lineage with the execution of the head of the family.
I frowned as the four Cavendish women looking down at me; feeling defeated at the sight, knowing that the lineage had yet to be wiped out of existence, that the stories my dad had told me with such pride were a lie, and that a new head of the Cavendish stood before me.
"Aunt Daryl, what is this?" the woman with longer hair asked.
"A pet of course. I hear you young vampires like to keep humans as pets." my captor, Daryl, said. "I see." the other responded, her blue eyes looked me over then back at the woman who brought me, "Why is she covered in bandages? Why the gag?"
"She put up a bit of a fight. Nothing to worry about. Young energetic girls like her are good to keep you entertained.”
Entertained? Entertained how!
My mind went into places it shouldn't, from doing this to that. It was inappropriate, and for the first time I was feeling a bit embarrassed and insecure. Quickly I shook the thoughts away and took into account my advantage over these vampires should they try anything.
“She was also very annoying, if i hadn’t gagged her, I would have probably murdered her." Daryl laughed. "Furthermore, she is the eldest grand-daughter of the Kagari clan's liege. Which makes her quite the catch. She is worth millions. Do take proper care of her." she finally said.
"Do you know how idiotic it is to have brought someone of her kind here out of all places. After my father's death, my Mother did everything she could to keep us safe and you just trample all over her hard work by bringing a vampire hunter into our home. What will we do if she ends up killing us in our sleep. Take in mind that her clan will come looking for her as well. The Kagari's are known for being ruthless monsters."
Excuse you. As far as I know you are the monsters. Monsters who take our family and friends without any remorse.
"Well, there is a simple solution as to your first problem, just bite her." one of the twins spoke as she shrugged, "Plus the Cavendish estate is very well hidden, and it won't be long until they decide her dead." the other twin added.
The woman I was gifted to was quiet. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but closed it. All of a sudden the girl appeared right in front of me. She held me from the shoulders and looked at me with such a sorrowful gaze.
She rose up her hand and placed it on my cheek, I shivered at how cold she was, she flinched away. "Sorry." she mumbled. That was unusual.
Then her face was close to my neck, her warm breath against my skin. I felt the tip of her sharp fangs pressing against the skin on my neck, she then pushed them in.
I wanted to cry, it was painful. I tried moving away, but she kept me in place.
Vampires are said to have the power to control their prey, once they bite them. The Cavendish should be no exception.
Still, the Kagari clan were immune to such power. It wasn't well known, just a secret kept in the clan, and a fib to others.
I groaned painfully, biting hard on the cloth used as a gag once the woman put more pressure on her bite.
Once she removed her fangs, I expected her to let go of me, but she went in once again, this time her tongue pressed against my neck where she bit.
It felt amazing, soothing.
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"Are you sure you want her sleeping with you Diana?" the oldest woman asked.
"Yes, she is my pet after all." the girl said as she pulled me next to her.
"Very well. Make sure to keep her tied up." the woman said.
The girl turned to me and removed the gag I had on.
"What's your name?" she asked. I didn't respond and only glared at her. "I'm sure your father gave you a name... Unless you Kagaris have a different culture?" she asked. I didn't answer.
She narrowed her eyes and then touched my neck, where she had bitten me. "Did my bite..." she trailed off inspecting it.
"Atsuko." I responded, my voice hoarse after being quiet for so long. I cleared my throat, "Its Atsuko Kagari."
"I see," she said caressing my cheek. "May I call you Akko?" she asked. "..."
I honestly didn't want anything to do with her, but if she trusts me enough, I might get the chance to kill her off along with the rest of the Cavendish and escape. I would go back home as a hero. All I had to do was fake it.
"Well... I am your pet... you can call me however you want." I tried to play along as best as I could.
Suddenly, it seemed like the room had brightened. She caressed me even more,
"You are incredibly warm."