The Vampire Prince | Book One ✔ (Needs Editing)

More Rules | Chapter 24

We skipped the slave shop and headed back home in a hurry. He didn't speak a word about what he had just learned from his friends. I allowed him to drag me along, I stayed silent as well.

The silence was building tension and he finally sighed.

"It's hard to act clueless." He muttered angerily.

I sighed and glanced at him and noticed a smirk tugging his pale lips.

"Bastard." I mumbled. He raised a brow and titled his head at me in a way that annoyed the crap out of me.

"Oh?" He chuckled, "I knew how you felt when I did it; I'm not oblivious."

"You didn't have to go that far." I groaned feeling nauseous.

"Well, once I started I couldn't stop. I suppose you can say that you were seductive enough for me to cave in." He smiled and licked his lips.

"I'll kill you one day, so prepare yourself." I said plainly. His shoulders shook as he laughed silently. I took a deep breath to calm my anger, I was afriad to make him angry.

"I'll wait for that day-- a human kills a vampire. You're adorable." He mocked. I chewed my lip while thinking of hapoy thoughts; he was aggravating me on purpose.

"Are you happy?" I asked, he tensed to my question and frowned at me.

"Yes, I'm happy." He chuckled quietly.

"No," I sighed, "Are you happy with who you are and what you do?"

He sighed and stopped in his tracks. He peered at me curiously as I figeted with my shaky hands.

"How could I not be? I've got everything I could have ever wanted. I have money, girls, a great house, a wonderful lifestyle and I'm immortal." He stated.

I frowned and glanced at the ground, my heart raced and my heart throbbed. He wasn't happy; a part of me could sense it, maybe it was because he decided to finally show his absolutely awful side-- or maybe it was because I could feel it.

"Aren't you lonely?" My voice was a whisper in the breeze.

"I've never felt alone in my entire life." He put a hand on my back and began to walk again. I scratched the back of my arm and snuck a peek at him.

"I see." I mumbled half to myself. I allowed him to cradle me in his arms and speed home. He clearly didn't want to hear anymore questions.

Once we were home I headed to the kitchen and began my search for something to eat. I had a craving for french fries but vampires don't really supply much food.

While I was snooping I came across a box of twinkies and I instantly felt joyful. I tore open the box and opened a package of twinkies and took a giant bite.

"What are you doing?" Julian asked.

I jumped and met his gaze; Christian stood beside him with a frown.

"W-well, I got kind of hungry and thought I'd help myself--"

"You don't eat unless I order you to eat." Julian grabbed the twinkie from my grasp and tossed it into the trash can. I heaved a sigh and glared at him.

"Fine," I mumbled and walked toward him. "I'm sorry."

I brushed past him and slowly headed for the stairs. I rubbed my tired eyes and glanced over my shoulder, Julian was smiling along with Christian as they talked.

"Why can't you treat me like you treat everyone else." I sighed and noticed him glance toward me. I quickly covered my mouth and hurried to the bedroom; I spent too many days in this room that it became boring and saddening.

I picked up the book I had left on the bed and opened it to the page I was reading. I glanced at the words and instantly groaned. Julian popped into my imagination and I felt sick.

"I hate you the most." I growled and shut the book. I wanted to go and talk to Stark, to cry, but I had to be strong and continue to obey Julian. I had to do it for Stark.

I put my face in my palms and took a deep breath. To kill Julian? Maybe I could drink posion and have him drink my blood. Or maybe I'd stab him in his heart while he took advantage of me.

My thoughts began to wander to how I was going to kill him, how I'd survive after I killed him. A knock sounded on the door and Julian opened the door and met my gaze.

"You're annoying, you know that?" He sighed and came over to me with a smile.

"Please leave me alone." I mumbled and before I could stop myself, tears stained my cheeks for no apparents reason other than the fact I wished he was dead.

"Next week, you must go visit Max and his wife again; by yourself of course. I have to go somewhere for a while-- if you don't return, I will find you." He warned. I perked up and nodded.

I was finally going to be able to go somewhere with no vampires, somewhere where I can feel happy. I smiled and wrapped my arms around him in a very uncomfortable hug.

"Thank you!" I gasped and let him go, "sorry."

I reluctantly pull away and felt my cheeks start to redden. Julian looked confused as to why I hugged and thanked him.

I hummed happily while I played with the book in my hands.