Chapter 6
Mom barges into the room, panting. "Cameron! You have an appointment with the great elders!"
My mouth hangs agape, much like a fish. Before my mum's brusque entrance, my mind was still at the library, thinking back to the encounter I had with Alex. The thought of her never fails to bring a goofy smile to my face. God, I feel like a girl. Being brought back to reality, utter shock takes over. Why is my life only filled with elements that give me heart attacks?
"Why?" I manage to choke out. A group of 4 vampires over hundreds of centuries old formed an alliance called the 'great elders'. They are the most powerful beings in the world. Dark magic possesses them, no one knows how they attained so much power, but they can perish you with a snap of their fingers. A visit to the grand hall never ends well.
Tears welled up in my mum's eyes and she rushes over, hugging me tightly.
"I don't know baby! I don't know."
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Stepping into the large hall, all that I lay eyes on are made of pure gold. A total of twenty chandeliers hang from the ceiling, leading the way over to the four thrones. The sides of the large hall of doom is lined with guards, intimidating as ever. About 2 metres before the thrones there stands a marked cross. Well, I guess there is where I should stand. The words my mother said before my departure keep ringing in my ears. "Don't upset them. agree to everything, be polite and never let your anger get in the way"
Standing on the 'X', I look straight at the thrones. Sitting there are four beautiful,stunning men. I am mesmerised. I am convinced I am gay.
"Ahem."
I snap out of it. Think of Alex, don't let them get to you.
"Good afternoon, my lords."
The one in the centre motions to one of the guards. Looking to that direction, I immediately see him coming towards me with a silver whip. Shit! What did I do? Vampires are powerless when they come into contact with silver, a dint in your body, and you can die within seconds. The guard stands behind me, waiting for further instructions I think.
"Cameron Forre, you will recieve 2 strokes of the whip. One for dispecting us by not kneeling down, second, looking directly into our eyes. You are not worthy." I clenched my teeth. What kind of........ What the.... AGH! The guard places a hand on my neck.
"Kneel!" He barks. I shakily get down on my knees. The whoosh of the cane sounds, hitting my back. I scream. It is excruciating! Pain surges through me, immediately making me feel weak. Before long, the second one comes, tearing skin . I yell. I pant heavily afterwards, tears streaming down my face.
"Thank me."My head shot up. For What?
"Thank you for giving me a reasonable punishment, my lord. It was derserving." Don't lose your temper. Control yourself. Do it for Alex.
"Good, let's get to business. Do you think anyone can overthrow us? Take over our throne?"
"No sir. Everybody respects you. No one has power compared to you."
"Glad you think that way. We forsee you can be the only bastard who can. But not on your own of course." He cackled, sending shivers down my spine, "Alexander Steele is the decendant of the great moon goddess. Although human, but once you turn her, she would be the finest species of the world. Undefeatable." Oh my Alex.........
"Basically, we are giving you a choice. Leave Alex. Kill her yourself.. Not that we won't do it, but you guys are mates. If she dies all power goes to you. So back to this. Either kill Alex by tomorrow morning, or suffer the conse-" I didn't need to hear anymore.
"I will NEVER EVER hurt Alex!" My eyes were blazing red. Fangs bared. Hearing his words, I spiral out of control.
"I was prepared for you to say that. She is quite the catch, elegant, beautiful little bitch."
"Don't touch her." I growl, my voice is low, threatening.
"Suit yourself, but just bear in mind, you have brought down on yourself whatever consequences that comes your way." An evil glint lights up within their eyes.
Abruptly, pain surges through every part of my body. suffocating me. Hands drive through my chest, finding my rapid beating heart and squeezing it. Alex...... I am sorry. Please forgive me.
"May your soul leave, and never come back...." That was the last thing I heard before succumbing to the pain and blacking out. A certain brunette staying in my mind throughout.
Haha ok..... Sorry for the late update, but I just came back from a road trip to Cameron Highlands and Flora started her new job. I hope you like this. ;P
Love ya
- Claire
