Untamed Slave

Chapter 6

I`ve been here awhile now and it's getting colder. I seriously regret not putting on more clothes, but these are probably the warmest clothes I own. Even my jackets are made to enhance my body. He did think of everything. It's funny how he advertised my body, but only he was allowed to have me and look at me. It's like taking a kid into a candy shop and telling them they can't have anything. It begs the question, why take them along then? I heard the door creaking and actually wanted to yell finally. I`m oddly calm about being sold again, but I figure that I should just get it over with. There is no way to avoid it, so let's face it head on. Sure I`m still hoping inside. All I want is a nice owner. That only brings up the question: is there a thing like a nice owner? Even Madam Fiona is considered a mean one and she actually treats you nicely, yes nice-ly because in one way or another, you still pay for that niceness.

"So are you ready?"

"Will my answer really affect anything?"

"Not really, but I thought if you aren't ready we could walk slower to give you time to prepare yourself mentally."

"Have you lost your fangs? Haha do you get it?" He just stared at me... I know I`m a loser, but hey, it's funny to me.

"You know when a guy goes soft they ask if he lost his balls, the whole reference to his manhood, where I just suggested if you lost your fangs, because it is a reference to your cold existence - ah no offense." He caught on not laughing since I put it in a technical term, but I bet if I ever mention it again he would laugh.

"Come on smarty." I walked out of the cell and moved next to him.

"Did you know if you don't smile frequently enough your face will freeze up and the next time you make a facial expression it will crack and crumble?" I told him. I was a little bit nervous and this banter helped.

"Did you know if you spew so much nonsense you'll start to believe it yourself?"

"Nah, I`m smarter than that, but I`m still debating about your level of education and intellect."

"Ouch harsh, aren't we?"

"Just trying to fit in with my fellow comrades". At least he doesn't take it personal when I insult the vampire race. He actually finally laughed, miracles do happen.

"Okay, come on, we need to go. We just wasted a lot of time bantering."

"Well, on the upside, it did make me feel better considering the situation." He shook his head at my words before starting to climb the stairs. The halls started to look vaguely familiar to me. I guess because it's my second time walking it within a year, it is causing some sort de'ja vu. Most girls only get this opportunity once, so they'll never really find their way out. If I get to walk this hall one more time, I`ll find my way out of here. We stopped at the door. I heard the guy on the stage announce that

"Next we have a human girl."

"Good luck, I hope you get a better Master." He opened the door slightly, pushing me through it. I walked to center stage and, with my head held high, I looked out on the audience. At least this time I'm not in a skin-tight mini dress.

"This beautiful human will be 19 in a month, she has a few scars and is a virgin." Urg ... Deep breaths don't lose your calm. I tuned the rest out. It wasn't worth listening too.

Unknown POV `

The second she stepped onto the stage I knew she was perfect. She is the right age, is beautiful for a human and has all the right criteria. Sure she would have been better if she didn't have any markings, but I know I won't get better than her today. Her info pamphlet says she is one of Fiona's, which is good. It insures me that she'll know how to behave, but there is the small problem of her only being owned for almost a year. No one with a rational mind would just let go of someone like her.

"This beautiful human will be 19 in a month, she has a few scars and is a virgin." She is still a virgin after being owned. That is odd. Maybe she had a female owner. I heard everyone bidding, but I'd wait until the last moment and then I'd bid double to make sure I got her.

"30 000" I heard the crowd going silent.

"30 000 Going once, going twice..."

"60 000" I said with ease, pulling my red manicured nails through my black hair.

"60 000 going once, going twice..."

"70 000." This guy really wants her. I can see the lust seeping from his eyes as he glares at me. Men!

"200 000!" Ha! Beat that.

"200 000 going once, going twice and sold to the lady at the back."

Kaitlinn's POV

Oh my goodness, that's even more than I sold for last time. It is more than double that. It's about six times the amount of my first sale and it's a women. My luck must be turning around! I feel even more excited now. I almost ran off stage and out the door to get to Rufus.

"Rufus, a female vampire bought me!" He smiled slightly.

"Why aren't you as happy as me?" I was almost jumping up and down.

"Female doesn't mean better."

"Well, it does when you don't want to be considered a toy by men. Dammit you`re spoiling my celebrating mood."

"I`m sorry, I guess I`m just your average pessimist." I rolled my eyes at him.

"Well, let's get going. I heard what you sold for and that is a lot of money. We can't have her waiting." He seemed to be a bit guarded. as if he was hiding something.

"What's wrong, Mr. Pessimist?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean you're not telling me something." Wow, when did I get so close and friendly with one of the guys that is selling me as a slave. I should hate him and be scared witless. Am I so used to this life that I just fade within it?

"I have a theory in my head, but maybe I`m wrong."

"What theory?"

"About your new owner. I only know of one person who spends that kind of money and I just hope that I`m wrong about this."

"Why? Who do you think it is?"

"If I`m right, then it is Raven, she is like a personal shopper for Blayne. He is known to be one of the most feared vampires in existence and no, I`m not over doing it. He hardly keeps slaves for more than a year. They all die or get thrown away to passing friends. He has no tolerance for humans at all." You got to be kidding me, where is my break?

"What does the vampire look like that bought you?" He asked.

"Well, she is tall, slender, has shoulder-length black hair with brownish-green eyes and super long red nails."

"It sounds like Raven, but don't go into full panic until I`ve seen her. I could be wrong. If it's her I`ll cough." Just my luck, okay, but he said I shouldn't panic, but usually when people say don't panic everyone starts to panic. It's rather ironic when you think about it. And I`m going into panic mode. I was way too confident about all of this. I should have been like all the other slaves. You know the whole cowering in the shadow hiding away thing. My heart started to race as we neared the place where she'd be waiting. What if it is Raven? Does that mean I`ll be a slave to the most feared. Should I fear him already? What will happen to me if I do end up there? How will it be? Where will it be? How long will I last?

"I said don't panic. Your heartbeat sounds like a heavy metal drum beat."

"Don't say don't panic. It makes me panic!"

"Okay, panic then, because that is her." We had rounded the corner and he could see her. If he thought my heart was beating hard before, he is going to get a shock now. He pulled me back around the corner. He placed his hand over my mouth.

"Calm the hell down! When a heart beats that fast, it attracts a vampire and you are in a building full of vampires. Do you want to die?" He removed his hand after finishing.

"No, I don't want to die, but I do have the freedom to breathe, so don't do that again."

"You always interrupt me ! I needed you to hear me, it's important." I rolled my eyes, taking a few deep breaths.

"That's my girl!" He went to mess up my hair to complete the crappy cliche, but I swatted it away, glaring at him. He laughed and I couldn't help but smile. He took my arm and pulled me around the corner again. She looked up smiling a bright smile. All her teeth were gleaming in the light. We stopped in front of her. My heart has calmed completely by now. Maybe to calm, am I even alive anymore? What a great question can you call the life I`m living alive?

"I heard a heartbeat racing and got so excited, but clearly it wasn't yours. It's odd at how calm you are, you must not know me."

"I know you." Her eyes grew bigger.

"Miss." I added a bit late.

"Oh goody!" She clapped her hands, almost jumping up and down.

"You are well trained if a vampire like me doesn't scare you." Her fangs extended. Calm down, calm down ... Don't let her get to you.

"Maybe I should taste you before I take you to your new Master." Her eyes were turning red. She stroked her tongue over her fangs, cutting it in the process, a thin line of blood appearing. I just looked her straight in the eyes. Oh, I wish she wouldn't bite me. Her fangs look extremely sharp.

"Policy says no biting in here, unless you want her to be killed by all the vampires her blood would attract." I looked around and saw Matt standing a bit back. He smiled slightly at me and I smiled back.

"Good luck, I have work to do." He was also saddened by my story and hearing that my horror continued must have made him come and say good luck. He walked away and I turned back to the women.

"I have to go now. I hope not to see you here again. You're way too tempting to my soul."

"What soul?"I asked Rufus.

"Good point." He laughed. He let go of my arm and left.

"Looks like you made an impression on the people here."

"When you see people frequently you're bound to get to know each other."

"Yes, that is true. Now let's go. We have a long way to go." I nodded and followed her out of the building. I won't see this place again. I`ll die or be passed on to someone else. I looked around and noticed the helicopter.

"Where are we going?"

"Not that it concerns you, but far away." Wow, thanks for clearing that up. We got in and strapped up.

"You're quite beautiful. It's really rare in humans."

"Yeah, so I have been told a few times."

"I love your boldness, but ..."

"Yes, I know I shouldn't be like this with my new Master, he is the cruelest and would kill me without thinking. I got the memo thanks." She was shocked again, just staring at me.

"This brave facade of yours will crack. You are a sweet girl, a little bit shy and have a fire will, but even a fire can be blissed."