Khloe’s POV
I kept that same distance as we walked out of the shop, my leash in one of my new Masters hand, and a bag containing who knows what in the other.
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I squinted my eyes as we stepped outside, the unfamiliar sunlight hitting my eyes and skin for the first time in what felt like forever.
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I looked at my Master as we kept walking, trying to get a good look at him without risking getting yelled at.
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As if he was sensing my stare, he turned his head. I quickly avoided my gaze, looking down.
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Ive been told that some Masters don’t even like their pet to look directly at them, and I really didn’t want to get hit or whipped, especially after last night.
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The warm concrete felt nice against my bare feet.
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The realization hit me, a lot later than it should have.
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I had a Master now. My entire life just changed, well whatevers left of my life.
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That uncertainty of that now lies in the hands of the Vampire thats holding my neck by a string.
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Quite literally.
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He held the authority now to do whatever he wanted with me. He could rip my throat out and drain me of every last drop of blood I have right here and right now.
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This time, I did run into him when he suddenly stopped.
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His emerald eyes trapped mine as I began to step back.
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“I-im sorry Master!” I nervously sputtered out, only to cover my mouth with my hands as soon as the words came out.
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Ive learned not to speak unless spoken to from the Pet Master.
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I squeezed my eyes shut, ready for Master to hit me or yank on the leash or something, but he didn’t.
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He did, however, take my wrist in his hand and lead me into the back area of a limo.
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Most of the vampires traveled like this, the ones in this city did at least.
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Only specific slaves were chosen to drive them.
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What I wouldn’t do to have that job.
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I waited until he sat down to take my seat, not wanting to make him unhappy. He gestured for me to sit next to him, and so I did.
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He set the leash down by me and leaned back, running his hand through his hair as he let out a long sigh.
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The drive was silent. It made my nerves on edge.
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I leaned forward, trying once again to ease the pain on my back.
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Only then did I realize how loud my breathes were.
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My hand trailed up to the collar that was pressing into my skin.
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I immediately put my hand back down when I saw Master shift his gaze to me.
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One wrong move. One wrong move and I’m dead.
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I kept my eyes on the floor, trying not to make him mad.
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A sharp gasp exited my throat and I flinched as I felt his hands on my collar.
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This was weird though.
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His hands were gentle as he loosened the buckle before removing the collar completely, finally allowing me to get a decent breath.
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My hands skimmed against the raw skin on my neck where the collar used to be.
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It was uncomfortable, but dang I was just happy to have that thing off.
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I wanted to thank my Master, but I didn’t know if I should.
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He was just starring at me,well, my neck.
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Either the collar make a noticeable mark on my skin, or he’s trying to imagine how much he’s going to enjoy biting into it.
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It could be both.
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“You don’t talk much do you?” He asked, his voice startling me.
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I haven’t actually talked in about 5 years, so no.
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“Do I have permission?” I asked nervously.
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I just wanted to make sure, so I wouldn’t mess up in the future.
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He paused for a second.
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“To me, yes.” He said.
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Thats… odd.
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I met his gaze, those eyes piercing through me once again.
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I didn’t even know what to say.
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“Name?” He finally spoke.
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Pets were never really given names, it has always been up to thier master to decide.
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“Whatever you want it to be, Ma-”
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“No.” He cut me off, making me finch.
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He sighed.
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“You were a rogue, right?” He asked.
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“I was.” I replied shamefully.
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It was my dad’s idea to leave the city in the first place. I didn’t even want to leave.
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“So what was your name before you got captured?”
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I blinked at him.
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It had been so long that I had to think about it for a second.
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“Khloe.” I said.
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He thought my answer over.
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“Khloe.” He repeated, like he was tasting it on his tongue, “I like it.”
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I didn’t know if i should be happy about that or not.
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Master sighed as the car slowed to a stop, his hands reaching inside of the bag.
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I shifted my gaze to the window, gawking as I layed eyes on the castle before me.
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The sun reflected ever so slightly against its many windows and dark bricks.
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It was just so big.
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Much bigger then I remember it being as a little girl.
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I guess a big city to run causes for a big castle full of blood suckers to run it.
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I froze as I turned back around, laying eyes on what Master has in his hands.
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A collar, and a leash to match.
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They looked like a matching set, both being icy blue with a golden buckle or clasp.
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I swallowed hard as his hands began to move closer, shutting my eyes in anticipation.
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I stayed as still as possible as he wrapped it around my neck, only tightening it to the second hole.
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“Is that loose enough?” He asked, causing me to open my eyes.
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That’s it? That was all he was going to tighten it to?
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I’m pretty sure I could actually fit too of my fingers in all the extra space.
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“U-uh yea.” I stuttered out.
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He nodded, clipping the leash onto the clasp before opening the door.
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I followed him out of the car before he could yank me out.
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My eyes widened once again as they layed on the very impressive gate that surrounded the castle, and the Vampire and slave boy that was guarding it.
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The slave didn’t look any younger than me.
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Master stopped in front of the gate, meeting eyes with the guard.
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“New pet?” The guard asked, looking towards me.
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Master only nodded.
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The guard smirked as the slave began to open the large gate.
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“She’s a pretty little one.” He sneered, making my stomach turn.
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I swallow the lump in my throat before following Master through the gates.
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The slave boy bowed his head as we passed.
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“Welcome home, Sir Nicolas.”
