Gabriella Monet POV
I could feel the burning gaze of all the vampires in the room. They were all glaring at me like I was at fault. I didn’t start the argument and I certainly doesn’t deserve the glares the vampires were giving me.
“This bitch slapped me, “Luciana said.
“Well, I slapped you because you deserved it, “I said to her. If she was good at lying, then I’m the best. The vampires in the room began to murmur amongst themselves. They were probably planning on how to kill me and feed on my blood.
Bloodsuckers!
“What is the meaning of all this Gabriella? Are you crazy? Why would you slap a noble vampire! “Slade shouted at me.
Why was he shouting at me when it was obvious that I didn’t start the fight. I had to make things right so I decided to tell him how the fight started.
“Slade, hear me out, “I told him. All the vampires gasped, probably because I didn’t address him as the prince. I ignored them and continued what I was saying.
“I didn’t do anything. She started it. “I tried to tell my own story but he was fuming with anger. Before I knew it, he had slapped me across the face.
My face whipped to the other side and I groaned out in pain. My face had probably red due because for few seconds, I could not see anything.
“I warned you, didn’t I? “Slade said and pointed a finger at me. “Now, look have what you’ve caused. Now you are going to face punishment.
“Slapping my face isn’t enough punishment right? I wonder what you’ll do next.”
I smirked at him and wiped the warm tears that had flown down my face with my hand. He growled and pushed me to the ground.
The king and Luciana’s father both gave me a murderous look. When the king spoke, everyone went silent.
“How dare you slap a noble vampire. You are just a mere slave. Apologize now and I’ll decide your punishment, “The king thundered.
“Apologize and get punished. Are they kidding me?”
“No your highness, “I refused.
The vampires in the room all exclaimed. Some cursed at me while some mocked me. None of them showed any sign of pity. It seems like they all wanted me dead. I was not surprised by their attitude because it was their world.
“I didn’t do anything wrong your highness and I’m not going to apologize when we were both at fault,” I said.
The vampires exclaimed again and began to chant kill her, kill her like I was some game.
“Kill her! Kill her!”They all chanted.
I closed my eyes and waited for my quick death. If they wanted to kill me, they might as well do it quicker. When nothing happened, I opened my left eye and I almost got blinded. The king had slapped me hard on the face. My face turned and I could taste blood in my mouth.
The king grabbed me by the hair and pulled me up.
“Calm down George, she is just a child.” the queen, Elizabeth begged.
Why was she begging me like she wasn’t one of them? The queen was the first vampire that’s had shown kindness to me ever since I was bought but I still hated their kind.
“Do not beg me, my queen. You have disgraced a noble and killing you is not an option. So I’ll give you the worst punishment you could ever imagine.”The king threatened and pointed to some guards. “Take her to the darkest dungeon and lock her there, “he ordered.
Slade agreed with his father and gave me a disgusting look. Why I’m I not surprised? They we’re all the same! The vampires are all alike!
“I didn’t do anything wrong” I yelled as I was dragged out by the guards. “Why are you vampires so cruel? I hope you all die! I hope you die”I yelled as I was dragged outside the ballroom.
The guards took me to some underground dungeon. I thought since we were in the 21st century, Dungeons shouldn’t exist. As promised by the king, I was thrown into a dark dungeon and locked up.
I couldn’t even see myself inside the darkroom. There was no window and the doors were made of iron bars. I couldn’t open my eyes cause I felt like I was blind. The dungeon was too dark and there was no glint of light in the dungeon. I shouted loud because I was scared of how dark the dungeon was.
“Get me out of here! I didn’t do anything wrong. Get me out.”I shouted, but I was just wasting my time because I knew no one could help me. I tried to seat down on the ground and when I finally found the ground, I laid on it and close my eyes.
Slade POV
I wondered how humans are. I told that sassy girl not to do anything stupid. Why can’t she just listen to me? I didn’t even want to slap her but because she disrespected me in front of everyone.
How dare she?
When she was dragged away by the guards, The king settled the issue and the party continued. Luciana left my side to apply makeup on her face because she felt Gabriella’s hand was too dirty to leave a mark on her face.
Kyle, my little brother, and Teale our cousin dragged me over to a corner to talk about the scenario that just happened.
“Slade, what were you thinking?” my little brother asked and I raised my brows in confusion.
“How do you mean?”I questioned.
“How could you let them take Gabriella away?”
I shrugged my shoulders and turned to walk away from them but, I was pulled back by my cousin.
We hate each other
“What?”I asked.
Kyle slapped his head and then continue to speak to me. “Why are you leaving when we’re talking about something important.”
“Something important?”I scoffed.
“Look bro, Gabriella is not someone you’ll feel sorry for. She deserves all the punishment because she is too full of herself. She is one of the most inconsiderate people I’ve ever seen. She is too rude, run her mouth and she even talks back at me.”I pointed out all Gabriella’s fault but was surprised when my brother and cousin exchange looks. “What?”
“Slade. See, she is your slave and you are responsible for her. Father is going to publicly beat her and you know what that means.” kyle informed.
When a human is beaten publicly, she is either sentenced to death or sold to another master.
“Well I don’t care, “I told him.
“How would you care when you have no feelings.” my cousin, Teale finally decided to spoke up.
Teale and I didn’t get along. We hated each other and it happened some centuries back.
“You don’t care About others, “he continued. ” if you do, Bianca would still be alive.”
“Don’t talk about Bianca to me Teale”I pointed a finger of warning at him.
“You couldn’t save Bianca when she was thrown inside the dungeon. You killed her Slade!” he shouted.
“Don’t bring Bianca into this cousin cause it’s none of your business.”I punch him on the chest.
Teale punch me back and we both faced each other. We both glared at each other. Thanks to the loud music in the ballroom, the vampires could not hear our arguement.
“What are you going to do?”Teale challenged me by pushing me on the chest. “I hope you regret all your actions Slade”
“Why are you concerned about her when she doesn’t even know you.”
“Guy, Guys!!” kyle shouted and stood and stood in between us. “That’s enough”
“The reason why I’m concerned about her is that she reminded me of Bianca. Bianca was my best friend and I cared about her.”Teale confessed.
I growled and charged at teale. I was really angry that he was talking about Bianca like that. Kyle stopped me before I could hit him.
“Okay, that enough. Both of you should stop!” kyle shouted. “If father finds out that you are fighting over that’s slave, he’ll sentence her to death.”
“Tell him to mind his business, “I said.
“And tell him to do something about his stupid thinking, “teale fired back.
“I feel like killing someone”
Kyle face palmed himself and begged us to stop arguing.
“Please. Just stop,” he begged.
When we didn’t say anything, kyle revealed how to save Gabriella.
“The only way to save her tomorrow is to beg for her. Father would listen to you since you are her master.”
I nodded in agreement and pondered on what to say to father. Just as we were talking, Luciana walked to us and invited Me for a dance.
“Hey Slade,” she waved at me. she walked to the corner we were all standing and grabbed my hand. She didn’t bother greeting or acknowledging my brother or cousin. Luciana doesn’t give a damn about others but for me, she always treats me better.
“I’ve been looking for you everywhere. Come on, let’s go dance” she pulled my hand and dragged me to the dance floor.
I looked back at my cousin and brother as they continued to discuss.