Chapter 10 - Locked In A Cage

Bliss' lips curled up into a faint smile, Luka Lenovich seems to be the Vampire of choice. Of course after seeing the other two bachelors I have to agree he is the most handsome of the three.

Bliss nodded, "He certainly is good looking."

Nicole applied red lipstick, "I think my only competition will be the Supermodel, Vivienne. The Celebrity Chef was flirting with the blonde guy earlier... and you.." She easily dismissed Bliss with a playful jab at her loose pink tracksuit, "I don't think a sophisticated man like Luka Lenovich would be into a tomboy like you."

"Well, I hope it works out for you." Then Bliss couldn't resist teasing, " But you forgot about Mandy, I saw him checking her out when we arrived."

Nicole was blotting her lipstick and threw the tissue into the trash. "Mandy? She is so stupid as soon as she opens her mouth she will be eliminated."

Bliss rolled her eyes, that is the pot calling the kettle black. "Good luck."

When Bliss left the room someone put their hands over her mouth while restraining her from behind.

She woke up on a luxurious bed with a breathtakingly beautiful woman wearing a body hugging black lace dress sitting on the edge of the bed. The woman was holding a black cat and stroking its fur while staring or rather glaring at Bliss.

Bliss gazed at the pair, I didn't know a cat could have red eyes then again until yesterday I didn't think Vampires existed.

"You are finally awake."

The door was flung open and Bliss recognized the redheaded man from the kitchen...rather Vampire. Her eyes darted back and forth between the two. She gulped down her saliva when she realized they looked like twins. She must be Francesca, the future 'Queen' he mentioned to Luka. Now, I am afraid... I am very afraid. As I recall the crazy Vampire remarked that tossing me between a couple Vampires to appease his sister's anger was a good idea.

He lazily walked over to the bed and clicked his teeth, "Tsk..Tsk...Sister, what have you done? Luka won't like that you grabbed his little human pet."

The hair on the back of my neck stood up at being referred to as Luka Lenovich's pet. But, after a moment's consideration I thought that might deter the future Queen from killing me.

"My dear brother, I have no intention of killing the little human. Luka was summoned by his darling mother and won't be back tonight, I merely want to play with her a bit."

For some reason Bliss couldn't speak or move...Did she compel me? Or do they have the power to immobilize their prey? 

Francesca set the black cat on the bed and pursed her bright red lips into a straight line, "Brother, I am very annoyed by this situation. Luka cast a spell so I can't compel the bitch...I want to know what is going on between the two of them."

He curled his lips into a strange smile, "Francesca, if you didn't compel the little thing why is she laying there like a dead fish without uttering a sound."

"I drugged her."

The sleek black cat crawled up Bliss' body and was crouched with his fat paws on her chest maliciously staring her in the eyes. When he began licking her face, chills went down her spine and she was in excruciating pain. The little spines on his hot wet tongue glided over her skin leaving a trail of pin holes oozing blood. Bliss could feel the warm blood dripping down her cheeks mixed with tears.

The redheaded Vampire's fangs came out and he was panting heavily. He leaned towards Bliss with a lustful gleam in his dark eyes. His sister pushed his chest, "Franco, do you want to die? You will have your chance to suck the little human dry but not tonight. Obviously, Luka imprinted her and will know if you touch..what is her name?"

He obediently retracted his fangs and answered, "Bliss Quinn."

Francesca brushed Bliss' hair back then ran her finger down Bliss' blood and tear stained face. She narrowed her crimson red eyes and chuckled, "Miss Quinn, I can't compel you to leave him but I will make you wish you never met Luka Lenovich." She put her bloody finger in the cat's mouth. "Only I can be his Queen."

As the cat purred she continued, "You will remember every bit of the torture I am going to inflict and if you tell Luka...well..everyone you care about will die. Do you understand?"

She stood up and commanded, "Take Miss Quinn to the Blue Room. I will down after I change. The guests should have arrived."

Guests? What the crazy Vampiress is throwing a party and torturing me will be the entertainment for the night? 

Franco picked up Bliss and in a flash carried her down a stairwell. She was petrified but unable to move her body, forced to lay docilely in the lunatic's arms.

She blinked her eyes, I am no longer wearing my comfortable track suit but a white lace bodysuit and the Vampire's hands are clutching my butt. What the hell! Her mind was in chaos, isn't this when Luka Lenovich should swoop in and save me? Say in a domineering tone "which hand did you touch her with then crush the red headed pervert's bones. Rip the crazy twins heads off for for having the audacity to kidnap his 'pet'?

When Franco opened the door at the bottom of the stairwell Bliss was suprised, I thought he was taking me to a torture room with racks on the wall, whips and maces lying around. What met her eyes was a magnificent ballroom, fashionably dressed men and women were sipping cocktails and clustered into groups mingling.

It looked like a cocktail party filled with beautiful people... all elegantly dressed and dripping in jewels... of course she knew they must all be Vampires. A Jazz Quartet was playing in the background, cool hip music floating in the air.

The only item that was incongruous with the refined atmosphere was a black metal cage in the middle of the room. Bliss had an ominous feeling the cage was meant for...Where is Luka..he needs to save me. Definitely time to cue in the hero's entrance.

Franco carried Bliss through the crowd to the cage as she expected. Once inside he chained her limp body to a x shaped support in the middle. She was spread eagle and her hands are tied at the top. Cursing Luka, she watched as the crowd started to gravitate towards the center of the room to witness her humiliation. She wanted to cry but as I glanced at the crowd's amused faces Bliss fought back her tears.

She kept her eyes were riveted on the door holding onto the hope Luka would sweep in and kill all the despicable Vampires.

But instead of Luka, she saw Francesca wearing a glimmering silver gown with a smile more brilliant than the diamonds around her swan like neck. Her raven black hair pulled up into an elaborate hairstyle with a diamond and ruby tiara sparkling under the lights.

Bliss was hoping this was a nightmare but she knew after experiencing the very real pain from the cat from hell it was not.

A muscular Vampire in a black suit announced, "Princess Francesca."

Everyone suddenly knelt as she entered and Francesca motioned for them to rise, "I have a special treat for you tonight. This little human's blood is intoxicating and whoever bids the highest can taste her sweetness. Only one stipulation: She cannot be killed and must be returned by midnight. To show how delightful her blood smells before the bidding I will have a little fun with the girl." She waved her slender hand and a man brought a small cage containing several snakes.

He opened the door to the black iron cage and dumped the snakes inside. When the snakes hissed and slithered towards Bliss. Francesca's sparkling purple eyes as she laughed taunted Bliss as she fainted from fear.

"Weak human, haha... Brother, don't let her pass out."

Franco stepped into the cage, he roughly pinched Bliss' mouth then poured a bright green liquid down her throat. She involuntarily spasmed, spitting some out onto Franco's face.

He viciously slapped Bliss' cheek, "Bitch!"

An effeminate looking man next to the cage flicked his lighter a few times, "This is not fun, why is she motionless? If I wanted a beautiful lifeless doll I could find one on the street. I want to see her terrified."

Francesca refused, "No. I will undo the spell when the little human is purchased. I want this to be a beautiful painting...if I were to release the little human she would cry out and ruin my mood. Wouldn't it be more stimulating to watch her eyes express her pain and the terror of being bitten by these beautiful snakes?"