The servant dragged her lifeless body along the road, hauling her over his shoulder. The market froze as they watched this guy assault and drug a teenage girl. She was probably poor, so they didn't care. She would be vampire food anyway. The servant walked along the road that lead from the markets to the mansion. He held out his lantern to illuminate the path ahead. Once the servant entered the mansion, he dropped Scarlett on the floor. The servant unhooked his cloak and hung it by the door. He picked up Scarlett and hurled her up the wooden, spiral stairs. He opened the door to Sebastian's door.
The vampire was curled upon himself. He was growing thinner, his ribs showing through his tunic. The servant plopped Scarlett down on the vampire's bed. "I brought you a meal, sir." Sebastian looked up at the servant and then at Scarlett. His hair was plastered to his head. His skin was clammy. He hadn't eaten in two days. "I can't eat this." He hissed. "I let her go. It'll be awkward now." The servant rolled his eyes. "Just eat, sir." The servant slammed the door, leaving Sebastian with Scarlett. He crawled over the girl, sweeping the hair away from her neck. He stared at it for a good minute, almost giving in to his hunger before turning his head away. "You'd taste better at the event."
Scarlett was still asleep even when she was being flung around her body laying almost peacefully along the bed even when she was being watched
Sebastian turned away from the girl, crawling out of his bed. He wandered over to his wardrobe. He slipped on his best dress shirt, accompanied by a black blazer. He dressed the rest of himself and looked over at the girl. He sighed. Sebastian should have bitten her when he had the chance. The hunger consumed his body, roaring in his head. He couldn't help himself. Sebastian drifted over to Scarlett, contemplating if he should bite her now or not. "Curse these inhibitions." He growled under his breath.
It took about an hour for Scarlett to wake up but when she did she was very surprised in what she saw and her eyes landed on him "what- what where am I?! "
Sebastian scoffed at Scarlett. "My servant brought you home for dinner, but I can't enjoy your blood at the moment." He threw a fancy dress on the bed. "You and I will be attending an event. It'll be like a— wine tasting." He played with his cuffs and popped his collar. "If you wish to live, you'll meet me downstairs." He walked out of the room and slammed the door.
Scarlett didn't say anything she just stood there and watched as he spoke utterly confused at to why this was happening to her she watched as he left jumping a bit as the door slammed shut it took her all but ten minutes to get dressed and make herself look presentable and huried downstairs unsure what was to happen to her
Sebastian glanced up at Scarlett, the hunger in the pit of his stomach growing. He needed blood and quickly. He bit his tongue, swallowing his hunger. "Come." He murmured. The servant opened the door, letting both Scarlett and Sebastian out. Sebastian led Scarlett down the road, hooking his arm in hers. The little event was held at a wedding venue. Many vampires were talking amongst themselves or readying the occupants. Tasting the various types of blood was… a special event to say the least. "You must be very good." He scanned around the area. Beautiful foliage and crickets were singing. No one batted an eye toward Sebastian.
Scarlett looked at Sebastian and walked over to him before walking outside with him calmly she looked around at her surrounding where the hell was she? She nodded when he spoke to her because she was unsure what to say and feared that it would be her end if she disrespected him
Sebastian was glad she followed. Another vampire walked up to him, looking Scarlett over. “You’ve brought another delicacy. How adorable.” The vampire smiled, his fangs showing. Sebastian nodded, moving Scarlett along with him. The tasting would start soon and Scarlett would have to be thrown into the showcase. Many vampires lifted their heads as her scent wafted toward them. They stared hungrily as she was unmarked.
Scarlett out of reflex backed away from the vampire and all the others she could see watching her she was terrified to say the least it looked as if there were a hundred vampires here she clung to Sebastian trying to keep calm but to no avail
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Sebastian sighed. The girl was pushing his limits. He was already starving as it was. She wasn't helping. A clink of a wine glass noted the event's beginning. People were lined up. Sebastian could only guess each one had interesting blood. A vampire tried to take Scarlett from him and he growled.
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Scarlett's attention was brought to the clinking of the wine glass "what exactly is going on here? " she whispered to Sebastian as she looked around the room
(Me too)
Sebastian growled, warning the other vampires to back off. His head was close to Scarlett’s neck, his breath spilling down her neck. “I already told you. It is an event. Vampires taste various types of blood-based on scent.” He was close. His growls came from deep in his chest. Other vampires crept around Scarlett. Sebastian was starving, but he was also being protective. “I am forced to come to these events.”
Scarlett shivered at the feeling of his breath on the back of her neck she nodded and looked at the vampires around here "how are you forced to come here? "
Sebastian wrapped his arms around Scarlett, his gaze laser-focused on the other vampires. “My family is powerful. And some laws punish those who do not feed on this sacred night.” He was almost pushed to his boiling point. The hunger welled into his throat. Another vampire tried to grab Scarlett by the wrist. Sebastian was done with this bullshit. He scratched the other vampire, warding him away. He placed his fangs on Scarlett’s neck, applying pressure to the area before he bit. The sweet blood rushed into his mouth. Finally, a relinquishment from hunger, but at the same time, marking her that told others to fuck off. He let go, his deep-set eyes trained on the others.
Scarlett flinched when a vampire grabbed her wrist she yanked her arm away and looked at them she wasn't at all prepared for what was about to happen next she gasped when Sebastian dug his fangs into her neck she gripped one of the arms which was around her stomach "shit."
Sebastian let go of Scarlett’s neck, watching the blood run down her skin. She'd been marked by a broody vampire and the other’s stared in horror. You never marked a person at these events. He squeezed her hand. “We should go home.”
Her hand covered the bite mark as soon and he moved his head away she looked around the room to see the many horrified faces " why are they staring at us? And what do you mean go..h-home?" She whispered quietly keeping her hand on her neck firmly
Blood dripped from his fangs. "You will find out when we leave." He unhooked his arms from around her, turning his head away from the other vampires as he lead Scarlett away from the event. He had never felt so satisfied. "I hope you know what this means." He murmured as he walked Scarlett home.
Scarlett turned her head once more to look at the other 'people' in the room before Sebastian lead her out side " no… I-i don't I've never had this happen before.. " she said quietly
“Well, I’ve marked you now. So you have no choice but to complete the ritual.” Sebastian hissed. He led Scarlett back to his home, slamming the door, and locking it behind him. He took Scarlett up to his bedroom and slammed that door too. Sebastian looked very concerned. “My-my blood… you need my blood to be bonded.”
"Wait ritual?? What ritual? " she nearly tripped when she was rushed upstairs and into his bedroom, she stepped forward and turned towards him
" what do you mean I need your blood what the hell is happening? "
Sebastian tried to catch his breath. Blood dripped down his mouth. He stared at Scarlett’s neck in extreme hunger. Her blood was something so sweet, he couldn’t get enough. “Yes, chère, bonding. Bonding is a thing. A blood bond.. a thrall.” He coughed. “It has to be done. We have to be linked. I have already done enough damage.”
Her breath hitched when he started to stare at her she stood nervously as if he were going to pounce on her when he got the chance
"A Thrall? Damage….. What do you mean damage?! "
Sebastian shook his head when he realized he was staring at Scarlett’s neck. “I— it is kinda like a servant.” He pressed himself against his bedroom door. “Fulfill anything I need.” He peeled himself away from the door, wandering over to Scarlett. He removed her hand from her neck. “Yes, too much damage. You are now— well, halfway mine.”
