Conflicted // SAMPLE

Chapter 3

VANESSA POV HARSH LANGUAGE

  We have been pricked, poked, and examined for two days. I can not get over how thorough they have been about my blood. It took them four checks to finally believe what I told them in the first place. But for the most part, the exams haven't bothered me......it's what these people are that bothers me.

For one, they sell people. That is a given reason not to like them. But for two, they aren't normal humans. They are something else. They are strong. They are cold. And they are vampires! How do I know.......they didn't check my blood by using a machine; oh no, they checked it by pouring the samples down their nasty throats!

But at least they hold to their word. Mr. Leader had informed the exam people of my bargain, and everyone had agreed. They even became excited after my blood type was confirmed. Rosy was literally tied to my wrist after that.

About an hour ago, they stripped us of our remaining clothes, so I am assuming; however, they sell us...... it is about to happen. After stripping us, they had separated us. But there wasn't really a noticeable characteristic as to how they chose our groups.

All different hair colors were placed together and all different heights. All of the girls here range from size 2 to probably about size 8. So there aren't vast differences in our bodies. Some have bigger breasts, and some have very small, but again the groups weren't organized, but that factor either.
I am definitely the tallest out of the girls here. The blonde Rosy and I are with is about 5'5".

We have watched group after group of girls disappear up a small flight of stairs, and only one more group is in front of us.

"Nessa, what do you think they will do with us," Rosy whispers for the tenth time.

"I don't know, Rosy, but I think they will drink our blood. It seems to be something they are obsessed with. But I think they decided I am tastier," I say as a lame attempt to break the tension in the room.

Rosy's eyes go wide, and I sigh. She has been like this since we got here. Panicky. She has asked me question after question as if I somehow know the answers. It has been frustrating, but at the same time, it hasn't. If I can provide her with some calm, then I am happy. Rosy has been my warm ball of sunshine for so many years, and it is only right that it is my turn to return the favor.

"Rosalind, I don't know what happens next. But at least we are together," I say with a smile, and she links our fingers together in return.

"I love you Vanessa," Rosy whispers as we watch the girls in front of us disappear.

"I love you too," I say with a hitch in my voice.

  When a man gestures for us to move forward, Rosy sinks into my side. I place a hard mask on my face. I don't want my terror on display for the filth we are about to see. What honorable man has to buy girls? Sick!

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We are led onto a small stage. Many of the vampires who have been with us for the past 48hrs are on stage as well. They look like they are keeping notes. They are positioned behind us, and we are facing an intimidating crowd. The lights are low, so I can see the swine in front of us. And let me say, they are massive.

  More than half the men in front of us are huge. Bigger than anyone I have ever seen. They all look like they bodybuild for a living. The other thing they have in common is their facial expressions; they are excited. Bile clogs my throat at the looks on their faces. Some are even licking their lips while staring at me.