𝐌𝐘 𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

十ニ | 𝐏𝐄𝐓

adulation (n.)
adoration. worship.
admiration. devotion.
reverence. favor.

「 𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑷𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝑻𝑾𝑬𝑳𝑽𝑬 」
𝐏𝐄𝐓

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"Now... isn't that so much better?" Ferid exhaled as he took a step back.

(Y/N) gripped the iron collar that was strapped tightly around her neck, an iron chain connecting her to Ferid as he held the other end, his name even displayed and carved into the metal. Just like a pet—his pet. Her lips twisted downward into a scowl as she glared back up at him, his only response being to smirk whilst tugging her closer to him, one gloved hand wrapping around her waist to hold her closer to him, his grip as constraining as what was chaining her there.

"See... I don't like it when my things try to run away from me," he whispered, his hardening expression making her knees want to give out from under her from the fear that seemed to fill her blood and pump itself throughout her body. "If you ever try to run away again, I'll rip off both of your legs. Do you want that, human?"

She shakily shook her head no.

"Speak."

"N-No..."

"Hm... this won't do," he sighed, releasing her waist and resting the tips of his fingers against his forehead in exasperation. "I now see where my error lies. We'll have to put you through some training if we want to get you ready."

(Y/N)'s head snapped up at that comment.

What does he mean by that...?

Get ready... for what!?

Ferid merely ignored the fear that flashed across her face as he tugged her down the hall and into the room where he and Ayal had previously been leading her to. And, as she knew already, the body of Kenlr long ago was reduced to ashes after his death, though the blood that both she and he spilled still present in the bright colors compared to the now dull scarlet. She said nothing as she stared resentfully at the carpet, feeling Ferid's stare burning into her head.

"What do you want?" She finally whispered, her voice hoarse after having screamed and cried at Ferid, her fists tightening so much that they were shaking. "Why did you bring me here again?"

A dull smack rang out in the silence of the room. (Y/N) held her stinging cheek, not surprised at that point that Ferid would do such a thing, however still feeling her toes curl as she tried to hold back gasps of pain, his sharp nails having dug into her skin. Turning back fo face them, she could see Ferid shaking his head once more as he locked his gaze with hers.

"When will you learn?" He scowled, his eyes narrowing. "You're nothing but a pet... a lowly being, and I, your master. If you do not learn your place soon, you'll earn much worse than a slap to the face. Do I make myself clear?"

"Ye— Yes..." she swallowed.

"Yes, what?" Ferid's stare burrowed into her skull like a dull needle.

"Yes... master..." she lowered her gaze, humiliated and dehumanized, as she let her fingers trail the metal chair of her collar.

It meant no chance of escape.

I can't believe he's making me wear this...

I hate him.

"Aw, you're learning!" Ferid crooned as he threaded his fingers through her hair, petting her head like she were a dog. "That makes me so proud!" His eyes lidded as he then cupped her face gently, murmuring softly, "Isn't it wonderful to be tamed like this, human? You no longer have to think, to need, to want—all you need to do is listen to me, and you'll live. With me. Forever."

She squirmed under his harsh gaze.

The way he was looking at her and handling her was as if she were more his possession.

As if she was nothing.

She tensed up when he leaned backward, however he didn't do anything. Though she was relieved when he didn't do anything to her, she continued to stay on her guard, knowing that he could immediately switch up and start hurting her again as he so often loved to do. She hated how he had that kind of control over her—the control of always having to be cautious at all times. Constantly living in fear wasn't something anyone should have to suffer through for it would only continue to wear them down until they were nothing but dust and bones—until she was nothing but dust and bones.

"Let me put this simply, human," Ferid leaned back on his hands on one of the tables as he watched her intensely. "Behave and you'll be awarded; don't and you'll be punished. These are the necessities of living as good a life as you can. Simple, is it not? Tell me you understand."

"I... understand... master," (Y/N) mumbled, clutching her arms to her chest.

"Wonderful," his eyes curved in delight.

Before anything more could be said, Ayal suddenly rushed into the room with an expression of mild concern as he announced, "Lord Ferid, apologies for interrupting, however you have a guest. Specifically, Lord Crowley and his attendants Ladies Chess and Belle. They aren't... in the most patient of moods, and have demanded your presence."

    "How irritating," Ferid rubbed the bridge of his nose in exasperation. "And just when I was getting somewhere with my dear pet."

(Y/N), ignoring how she was addressed as a a pet once more, instead focused on who was mentioned: Crowley Eusford. She blinked in surprise, remembering him as another progenitor who cut down anyone, mainly humans, in his way in an almost enjoyable manner. She shuddered upon recalling how easily it had been for him to stop a moving vehicle with only one hand.

Why is he here?

Wanting to curl in on herself, she tried to make it so she was as small as possible so the two vampires would just forget she was even there. Unfortunately, this only backfired when the action caught Ayal's attention, his nose wrinkling in distaste. His eyes then widened when fully focusing on her, his surprised expression making her falter from how out of pocket it was.

"Lord Ferid... that human's scent..." Ayal's lips curled into a sneer.

"Hm?" Ferid hummed.

"No... forget I said anything," he then sighed as he turned towards the door. "I will escort you to the sitting room, Lord Ferid. And... Lord Crowley requested that you bring the human along, as well. It seems he's garnered... an interest."

Ferid frowned.

(Y/N) could only tremble in fear.

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