The colorful snakes were winding themselves around Bliss and because of the drug Franco fed her she was alert and scared out of her mind. She helplessly looked out at the Vampires surrounding the cage and was horrified by their expressions. They want a show and I am the top headliner tonight.
A Vampiress raised her glass, "Princess, you are right as usual, the visual is stunning, the green and purple fat snake nibbling on her ankle.... is that from Indonesia?"
Another woman wiped the drool from her pointy chin then sighed, "Captivating...absolutely delightful! Yum... the smell of her blood, I will definitely bid."
Francesca pointed at Bliss with a satisfied expression, "The combination of the glistening tears rolling down her cheeks and the white lace dotted in blood, pitiful isn't it. I let my cat, Noir, have some fun before Franco brought her to the cage."
A handsome tall Vampire gazed at Bliss with pity and she heard him say, "Where did you find this human? She is very delicate and beautiful...like a porcelain doll my younger sister had as child. It pains me to see the little doll being bitten. Release the girl now, I will give you five million."
Bliss had just received the first snake bite on her ankle, agonizing pain radiated up her leg. Please buy me now! Nothing you do to me could be worse than this torture. Before another snake sinks its fangs into me! At the moment, the snakes were wrapping themselves around Bliss' legs like vines and a black snake with golden eyes slithered up her stomach making its way to her sweat soaked clavicle.
Francesca tapped his chest with her diamond encrusted fingernail as she replied, " After all these centuries you are still such a sucker for a fragile doll like girl."
He raised an eyebrow, "I simply don't find torturing weak and defenseless humans to be entertaining."
She knew of his turbulent past with Luka and leaned in closer, "What if I told you this little human belonged to Luka? You should be happy."
Trying to block out the pain as a snake bit her thigh Bliss stared at the beautiful Vampire next to Francesca. The stinging pain was engulfing her body and she could tell she was going into shock. Holding onto the hope he might save her she met his gaze with a look of desperation. Bliss fluttered her long black eyelashles silently begging him to take her away from this hell.
Hearing Bliss belonged to Luka, the Vampire widened his amber eyes and red flames rolled in the depths. He grabbed Francesca by the shoulders, "Princess are you insane? If he finds out he will kill everyone here, my sisters and father are in attendance!"
Bliss knew she had a chance listening to his voice filled with rage. The Vampire was noticeably appalled that Francesca would put his family in danger on a whim. He seemed to grow taller and the blue veins on his neck were bulging.
Francesca swirled the red wine in her glass." Luka won't know. He is out of the country and won't return until tomorrow. The little human won't reveal what happened tonight and will leave him because he didn't come to save her. I could see the stupid fool's eyes filled with hope when I entered the room thinking Luka arrived."
Bliss watched the Vampire bare his pearly white fangs and his gentle expression disappeared. He growled,"Let her go!"
"No. You won't hurt me. I am your Princess."
" Capricious! You are playing a dangerous game. The King is not to be provoked. The clans are all behind him and your family is declining."
"Who do you think helped me? Luka's mother, Nadia wants us to be wed. I called her crying after Franco told me Luka was infatuated with this lowly useless human girl. He actually said I would never be his Queen! We have been engaged since we were in the womb! We are the best of the pureblood Vampires and our children will be undefeatable.
Nadia Lenovich wants the line to continue and the bloodlines pure. Nadia was enraged that wouher son ld be interested in a frail human. I have her blessing. She told me to make the girl leave him at any cost."
Enduring the snakes' fangs piercing deep into her tender skin, Bliss swore if she made it out of the iron cage alive she would put a stake in the poisonous Vampiress' heart. Also, the plump Vampiress next to Francesca snapping pictures!
Suddenly, the handsome Vampire burst into the cage and untied Bliss. She looked at him through the layer of mist covering her eyes trying to silently express her gratitude then he touched her forehead.
She fell into darkness, dreaming of floating in the clouds. When she awakened she was in her bed at Luka Lenovich's mansion. Mandy was coming out of the bathroom, "You are finally awake. What were you dreaming about? You were tossing and turning all night."
"What?" Bliss shook her head in disbelief, no it wasn't a dream...it was real. I remember everything. She jumped out of bed and brushed past Mandy into the bathroom. She stripped off her nightgown and looked at her unscathed body..nothing... no snake bites.
She gazed in the mirror and touched her face in shock. Well, the Vampire who rescued me could have healed the scratches and snake bites..yes..using his blood. She wrapped a white fluffy towel around her body and ran out of the bathroom.
Bliss grabbed Mandy's arm in an iron grip and she winced, "Ouch! Bliss Quinn! What is wrong with you?"
"Sorry." She removed her hand but her voice revealed how agitated she felt. "Tell me. When did I get back here?"
"Back here? What are you talking about? You have been here all night."
With a wild look in her crystal blue eyes Bliss screamed,"NO! No I wasn't!"
"Bliss, calm down. You were here all night. You had a nightmare I guess. I tried to wake you up but you were sound asleep."
Mandy handed her a bottle of water, Bliss took a big gulp and paced across the room. I don't believe it was a nightmare. I was tortured by that horrible Vampiress, Francesca.
Mandy stared at Bliss with a strange expression, "Girl, you need to get it together. Since the dinner was canceled last night we are meeting in the dining room for breakfast."
"I'm not joining the group. I'm leaving... to the hospital. What can Berta do. I'm human... I have rights."
"Well, suit yourself but the agency won't like you not participating."
"I don't care. I'm not feeling well." I'm getting the hell out of here. This time no one will stop me. I'm not crazy. It was not a dream.
Mandy walked over and touched my forehead, "No fever, but you don't look good. Do you need medicine? I brought an assortment, for headache, stomach ache..."She scrunched up her nose and added, "Are you on your period? I also have medicine for cramps."
"No."
" Okay, I will be going. I am want to arrive early to make sure I get to sit across from that hunk Luka. I know they are only acting as Vampires but he would make a perfect one. Don't you think so?"
"..."
After she left the room Bliss sat on the bed in a daze. How am I going to be able to avoid Luka and put this horrible experience behind me. I don't know why that arrogant Vampire is interested in me but I need to get far away from him. Francesca is not to be taken lightly if she has the backing of his mother. But Berta expects me to finish this show...am I going to have to call that bastard? I really don't want to entangle myself with that man again.
While Bliss was contemplating how to rectify the situation her phone rang. She walked over to the table and picked it up, when she saw the call was from a private number she didn't answer. Taking a deep breath she decided to take a shower and leave this hellish mansion then face the consequences from the agency.
While in the shower, she incredulously checked every inch of her body in disbelief. The memory was vivid of the snakes curling around her body and biting. She could still feel the rampaging searing pai . Deep in thought as she applied shampoo to her waist length hair, the door of the shower opened. Startled, Bliss slipped, a strong hand caught her by the waist she was facing Luka. He held Bliss in his embrace as she struggled to loosen his hold. "What are you doing? Get out of here!"
The water was spraying on both of them and his suit was soaked. Luka pressed Bliss' wet naked body tightly against his chest. "The big breasted woman with the round face said you were ill."
Bliss glared at him and angrily snapped, "I said get out!"
Luka had his mouth on her ear and in a low gentle tone he asked, "Are you angry with me?"
His warm breath on her neck made her body quiver and she bit her lower lip to surpress a moan.
Angry doesn't describe how I feel right now. Luka's scent and closeness are overwhelming my reason and senses... Unable to control her emotions she started to pound his chest with her small tightly clenched fists."I hate you! I hate you!" Blinking back tears, her voice was trembling, "Why? Why me? Why won't you leave me alone!"
He lifted Bliss out of the shower and wrapped her in a towel. Bliss continued to hit his chest trying to relieve her rage and frustration. Luka ignored her fit of temper and carried Bliss to the bed. He sat down and held her on his lap.
Luka's wet black hair was messily hanging on his forehead droplets of water sliding down his flawless face. His eyes were ink black and unfathomable as he lifted Bliss' chin with his finger. "Tell me why you are upset. When you left the kitchen last night I thought...well..I believed we were getting closer."
I want to tell him..I want to spill my guts but the words of that evil demoness echoed in my head, "I will kill everyone you care about."
Sobbing, Bliss wiped her cheeks with her hand then her eyes were full of disgust. "You are insane! I want to get as far away from you as possible!"
His soulful eyes flickered and for a second he looked sad...hurt... but Bliss kept going. " If I never see you again that would be perfect."
Luka suddenly kissed Bliss, licking and sucking on her quivering lips, then he pried her mouth open and entangled their tongues. Swept away by his scorching hot kisses her heart was racing as he plundered every inch of her mouth. Bliss'mind went blank and she felt dizzy from the pleasurable feeling.
Her sensitive body trembled as his hand gripped the back of her neck and his fingers played with her hair. When Luka moved his scorchingly hot lips down her neck, she could feel his teeth nibbling on her skin. Bliss' survival instinct kicked in and she scratched his face with her fingernails. "STOP!"
He had a charming smile on his handsome face and she watched the bloody wounds instantly heal. Luka chuckled, " Don't act like a petulant child. Get ready and come down to breakfast, they are ready to film."
Luka tossed me onto the bed and stood up, ""Bliss Quinn, you are my woman. I won't let you escape from me. Don't think about leaving."
He walked to the door and she threw the pillow at his back. She could hear him softly chuckling and she screamed, "I am not your woman and never will be!"