Chapter 8: Chapter 8

We got to the palace and I stepped out, mom was standing by the palace door. She walked towards us. "Did you see her?"

I sigh. "Yes, she is in the car"

"Bring her out" she ordered.

"I'll tell Gary to do that". She glared at me and I groaned. "I guess I'll have to do that myself". I bend slightly and brought her out of the car. She looked so fragile with her eyes still close. The bleeding on her forehead had stopped but the sign was still there.

"What happened to her?" Mom asked

I rolled my eyes. If I tell mom the truth about her been attack by vampires, mom is going to be angry. And I can't lie to her either. I sighed. "She got attacked by some vampires. But I was fast enough to save her". She glared at me but said nothing. "I'll take her to her room," I said and made to leave.

"No, take her to mine"

"Amaya can't find out about her sister"

"You can't take her to the maids' court either. Do you want to confirm their fears"

I furrowed my brows. "That what?"

"That you're cold-hearted" she replied.

I groaned. Of course, I know I'm cold-hearted and I won't dispute that fact. But them trying to make it seems like some important thing, is what I don't get.

"What's the next step?" I asked

"Take her to your room". I was startled by her words. My room?. Is she for real?. "Do that now. Don't keep me waiting"

I sigh. "Ok, mother"

**

I sat on the couch staring at her. I had wanted to drop her on the couch but mom walked me and prevented me from doing so. Like she knew that's my plan. I rolled my eyes and adjusted to the couch. I feel so bored right now. I am also tired of staring at her too. I decided to paint Instead.

I stood up to get my board and painting instrument. She stirred slightly. I waited a bit to see if she will wake up but she didn't. So I returned to my painting shelves to pick up things. I set up my drawing board and stool and sat down to paint.

**

I heard someone groaned and I turn. It was Elmira. She opened her eyes slowly and tried to sit down. She sat up. "Where am I?" She asked. I rolled my eyes. She turned in my direction and stood up quickly. She walked towards me.  "Did you bring me here?!!. Did you!!" She yelled.

I stared at her, with my anger already building up. Did she just talked to me that way?. After stressing me to look for her!!. After saving her life, she has the guts to talk to me that way?. "Now listen carefully, you're nothing but my pet. You can't talk to me the way you want!!"

She blinked her lashes and moved backward. "I'm so sorry"

I scoffed. "Sorry?. Sorry for yourself!!. Now get out of my room and never return!!" I yelled at her.

She looked at me in a frightened manner. And I wondered if she was the same person who was filled with courage some minutes ago. I glared at her and she scurried away. I sighed. Who the hell does she think she is!!. I threw the brush I was holding across the room angrily and stood up. How dare she talk to me like that. Who gave her the right to yell at me!!. Who?.

I pace around the room. It's my mother's fault!!. She is the reason she had the guts to talk to me!!. And I can't even kill her. I groaned. But at least I can punish her. I won't let her go without punishing her. Never!!.

"Gary!!" I yelled

He rushed in and bowed down. "Yes, my lord"

"Get my pet and take her to the punishment ground. I also want all the maids and guards there too" I commanded

He stared at me in shock. "D... Do... Do you want to punish her?"

I frowned at him. "Do you now question my order?"

He kneeled. "I... I... I'm so sorry my lord"

I sighed. "Now go and do as I say and make sure she's tied up"

"Ye...Yes, my lord" he stood up and walked out. I sighed. By the time I'm done with her, she will learn to respect me!!. Gary came back to tell me everything was set. I walked out of my room to the punishment ground.

They all bowed when they saw me. I stared at my pet who looked so frightened. I kinda felt pity for her but shoved that thought off. There's no way, I'm freeing her. I turned away from her. "Now all of you should listen carefully. If any of you tries to disrespect me in any way. I repeat in any way. I won't spare you nor your family. Do I make myself clear?"

"Yes, my lord" they answered in unison.

"Martin, she's to be flogged a hundred strokes". Someone gasped and I groaned. "Who the heck is that!!?". They trembled. "Don't let me fish you out!!"

I... It's me, my lord" someone answered from their midst.

"Who's that?". A young girl hurried out and I dragged her by the neck without coming closer to her. "You dare disrespect me?!!". My hand tightened around her neck and she couched.

"I'm... I'm... So... rr... ry" she stuttered vigorously

"I don't spare people" I squeezed her neck until the blood gushed out of her mouth and nose. I dropped her down when I confirmed life wasn't in her anymore.

"Guards, get her body away from here. This will serve as a lesson to the rest of you. You dare disrespect me, you will be dead". Two guards rushed towards me and dragged the dead body out. " Martins, get to work!!"

I watched Martins flog her and I felt like stopping it but I decided against it. If I stop the punishment, it will be so unfair to the rest. She whined a little. "Harder!!" I yelled. I want her to feel the pain, so she can respect me more.

**

I walked into my room satisfied with my action. The fact that she was dragged back to the maids' court gave me some joy. From her face, I could tell she will fear me more now. The only problem I have now is Amaya. I don't want her to find out about it. "Gary!!"

"Yes, my lord"

"For no reason should my mother or Amaya find out about Elmira"

"Yes, my lord"

"Go"

After he left, I sat down on the couch. I stood up immediately. I feel so thirsty right now. I should go get some blood to drink. I walked out of my room and closed the door behind me. I didn't meet any guards on the way as I walked out of the palace and into the forest.