《CARNIVORES: AURORA》


 Chapter 1.

    Aurora wake up first from her bed. She was the oldest girl in this orphanage. She was already 20 and they shouldn¡¯t keep her here so long. But they let her stay in exchange for work around house. She was cleaning up, making laundry, cook and taking care of younger kids. She knew, it won¡¯t stay long this way, it was rare that they let someone stay here just for working. Director of this facility kept Aurora, because of her blood. That was the only reason, why she let her eat and sleep in her orphanage. Aurora is going to be auctioned. This day is going to be soon.


    She washed her face, brush her long hair in braid and wear grey dress, that she was wearing to work. She went to the kitchen.


    ''Sorry bee, but today we don¡¯t need you here. Miss Millard told me to sent you to her office right away. But sit down for a moment and eat breakfast.''


    Cook was always nice for her. She was nice for all kids. She didn¡¯t like rascals, so for them she wasn¡¯t so nice. She gave her chocolate bun and smiled, putting oatmeal in her bowl. So today was the day, huh? She was going to be sold. She ate her breakfast, washed dishes after her and went to the director¡¯s office.


    ''Miss Millard, you called for me?''


    She went inside with her eyes looking down.


    ''Mhm. Today we are going to auction house. Do something better with your hair than this disgusting braid. And smile. Maybe you will find some good house as maid.''


    Millard was smoking and even didn¡¯t looked at her. She was too busy with her red nails.


    ''Yes, Miss Millard. Thank you.''


    ''Someone will come for you at 7. Today you don¡¯t have to work, take care of your hands. Here, take this cream.''


    She took cream from her desk and left. So it¡¯s today¡­ she must say her goodbyes to kids, to gardener and cook. She hated orphanage. She spent here 15 years. But thanks to those people, her life her was better. More bearable for little girl she was.


    Cook kissed her with tears in her eyes. She gave her some sweets. Later, she gave them all to younger kids. She was adult, she don¡¯t need sweets. Gardener was sad too, shaking his head.


    ''You know how to take care of flowers, you understand them. It such a shame I couldn¡¯t take you¡­ ay, it doesn¡¯t matter now. Don¡¯t forget old Filip, ok?''


    ''Sure. I would never forget about you and your lessons¡­'' - she hugged old man delicate.


    In the evening, in small bathroom, she washed herself, take care of her hair and getting ready. She smelled cheap soap. It doesn¡¯t matter. She was clean, her hair made in updo. She used cream, which must be expensive and smelled roses. It doesn¡¯t matter. Everything she used, eat, drink, everything - Millard will get it back after selling her.


    She sat in car. Millard wasn¡¯t smoking. She looked very elegance.


    ''I hope, that I will get back part of costs from selling you. You are not beautiful or wise. You don¡¯t have any special talents. Only taste of your blood can bring me some money.''


    They arrived to auction house in silence. They didn¡¯t talk all way, because¡­ about what? About what should they even talk? Director and her pupil, which went for auction like sack of grain. Auction house was a huge villa, which was closer to small castle than villa. In front were a lot of cars, all looked very expensive. Different kinds of people, wearing elegant closes, were going inside after showing their invitations.


    Workers from auction house came for Aurora. They put black cloak on her and take her with doors on back of the villa. Millard went like all guests. She had to make some paper work before auction.


    ''You are Aurora, number 5?''


    ''Number?''


    ''Yes, your auction number. You are number 5. It will go fast, don¡¯t worry. I just need scarf and¡­'' - he hurt her finger with a needle.


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    She wasn¡¯t happy with that. He took few drops of her blood on scarf and put it on silver platter.


    ''My name is Elton. I¡¯m owner of this auction house. Your blood has really nice bouquet. Hope you are going to be sold in good price.'' - he smiled to her.


    Elton was preparing himself to going on stage. They were making his hair, make-up¡­ finally he went. She heard some applause and his voice, but she didn¡¯t understand what he was saying. Slowly, she was understanding in how bad position she was. She is going to be slave without free will. In orphanage she was living with hope in her heart, which slowly melt year after year, that someone will take her and give her home. Now her wish was dead and she had to worry about today¡¯s evening. Who will buy her? Maybe someone nice? Maybe someone good, who just need a maid¡­ not some sadistic monster? She sigh quietly.


    ''Listen, Aurora, right? On scene stand calm, smile a little, look above their heads. I¡¯m sure someone nice will buy you.''


    Some boy, working for Elton, smiled to her and gave her advices.


    ''Is there any meaning in this?...''


    ''Of course. Maybe you will go to some normal house.''


    He was trying to make her feel better. But she was even more depressed. So most is not normal? - she thought sadly. Elton called her number on stage. She stand up, flicked her dress and went on stage. Zero reaction of crowd. Just another maid to buy. Nothing special.


    ''Our number 5 of today¡¯s evening! Aurora, 20 years old, from orphanage of Miss Millard. Slim, light skin, black hair, green eyes, virgin. She knows how to take care of house, take care of children. Our price is 500.''


    ''500!''


    ''510!''


    They were giving prices to 540. Low price.


    ''I¡¯m going to give you little sample of number 5¡¯s features, which you can¡¯t see, but it makes her really special and rare.''


    Elton sent worker with silver platter to walk around buyers. Some of them couldn¡¯t control themselves and showed fangs.


    600!


    800!


    10!


    And prices went high again. Elton smiled to her.


    ''5 millions!''


    Everyone went silent. 5 millions was too high price for slave.


    ''Can someone else pay more for her? No? So 5 millions for number 5! Congratulations!''


    She went of stage stunned. 5 millions!


    ''Congrats, you made new record of our auction house. 5 for 5, huh?''


    ''Who bought me?''


    ''Sebastien Papillon.''


    Sebastien Papillon. Maybe he is a good person? Maybe¡­


    They gave her to buyer, giving extra bottle of very good wine. They congratulate him for great auction and emotions. She went inside of limousine. Papillon proved to be a vampire in teenage boy¡¯s body. He smiled to her nastily.


    ''Did I gave you permission to sit on seat?''


    She looked at him surprised. Where else you can sit in car if not on seat?


    ''No.''


    ''¡°NO, MASTER¡±. That¡¯s how you are going to call me from now. On ground!''


    That wasn¡¯t a good house. She knew this from just one look at him. Why she even thought, that she can find good house? She sat on floor of car. She wasn¡¯t looking in his direction, to not provoke him. He grabbed her hair one hand, and other he was taking of his jeans. He pulled her near his crotch.


    ''You know what to do, right?''


    She was scared like never. She didn¡¯t know. She didn¡¯t want to know. He grabbed her face pull harder in his direction.


    ''Waiting.''


    ''Master, I don¡¯t know¡­''


    ''You learn fast. Next lesson. You have mouth, so use it to something more than talking.''


    He made her do this. After everything he pulled her away from him. Her lips hurted her, she cried quietly.


    ''Starting today I am your master. You are going to do everything I will tell you. You must obey me, otherwise you are going to be punished. Now, get out of car.''


    She went outside still crying. Bruise showed up on her lips.

 Chapter 2

    She left car and looked at huge castle. She was still crying. He pushed her in doors directions. Servants were waiting and bowed before him. He gave them orders to prepare clothes and room for her.


    ''You are going to meet my family. Stop crying like a baby. You look terrible and I want to do something more to you'' he smiled evily.


    She wiped out tears from face and went after him. Castle was amazing inside. Beautiful and luxurious. But she felt so disgusting with herself, that she didn''t care too much about her surroundings. In big living room couple was sitting. Beautiful blonde woman and man. They were wearing black clothes, looking stunning. She looked at them with hope of saving her.


    ''Who is she? Your new friend?''


    ''No mother. My slave. Aurora.''


    10 year old girl bumped to the room.


    ''Mother! Dad! Someone bought slave for 5 millions at Elton''s! Jessie just told me!''


    ''Oh, crazy world. To pay so much for mere human...''


    ''Hi, what''s your name? I''m Elise!'' - girl gave her hand.


    ''Aurora... nice to meet you...''


    She wanted to shake little girl''s hand, but she land on the floor. Sebastien grabbed her hair and throw her.


    ''You are not one of us. You are NOTHING. Slave. You don''t have right to shake our hands.''


    ''Sorry, master.''


    She curled up on the floor and cried again.


    ''It''s you! You bought fifth auction!''


    Elise started screaming and laughing.


    ''My brother is stupid!''


    ''How much did you spend on her?!''


    ''It was from my private money, so I can do...''


    ''No, no you can''t! Are you crazy?! 5 millions for...?!''


    ''You will see at supper. I will explain myself later, that she was worth this price. Move slave, we are going to my room!''


    He grabbed her arm and pushed to stairs. She went upstairs terrified. He throw her inside room. On a bed was dress, which looked more like t-shirt for her. Delicate, with straps made from precious stones and golden leaves as bra.


    ''Get naked slave.''


    He stood in front of her with hands crossed on his chest and waited.


    ''Where I can change clothes?...''


    ''Here. Get naked already!''


    ''Please, don''t hurt me anymore. I don''t know why you hate me so much, but please... I will do as you say, but please...''


    ''Are you retarded? Did I bought retard? I bought you SO I CAN DO WHATEVER I WANT WITH YOU. Now, get naked.''


    She turned around to him and started taking off grey dress. She sat on floor and curled up. She was shaking from fear. He went to her and cut her hair with knife. Left them on arm level.


    ''Go and take a shower. You smelled like orphan.''


    She took a shower in nice bathroom, using cosmetics he left her. If only she could take some joy from using them and from hot water... She went back to room with towel around her body.


    ''Better. Now, come here.''


    She stood before him. He was sitting on red sofa. Grabbed her towel and throw it away. She was trying to cover herself with hands, but he pushed her on floor and lied down on her. She was trying to fight, scream, but it was no use. She screamed from fear, pain and humiliation. Her whole world was falling apart. She was nothing.


    He stood up from her. Pain. Pain she could never imagined. She cried like never before.


    ''I will come for you in one hour. Be ready.''


    She was left alone. She took shower again and lied under falling water crying. She wanted to die. She never thought about death, but now... not it was her only option and escape from this nightmare.


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    Despite pain and desperation, she wore dress he left her and shoes. She noticed new bruises on her disgusting body. Her face was swollen from crying. Cut off hair were on the ground.


    He took her to dining room. When rest of family saw her, they weren''t happy.


    ''Why did you hurt her?''


    ''I didn''t do nothing to her.''


    ''Nothing? We all can see that...''


    ''Nevermind. I hope, you are hungry.''


    ''You don''t have rights to treat another being like this...''


    ''Mother, this is SLAVE. It doesn''t have feelings, ok? So get over it. You are going to change you mind anyway and thanks me for buying it.''


    He cut her hand with knife and let blood fall to a bowl. His parents and sister looked like hypnotized.


    ''This aroma...''


    ''You bought...''


    ''Yes! Amazing, right? Mother, father, you first, please.''


    They placed her on sofa and surrounded her. Sebastien bite her neck. She screamed from pain, but he cover her face with hand. Pain, pain was reaching her limits. Parents took wrists, and Elise leg. Tears were falling from her cheeks. After few moments, they took fangs out and started to lick wounds. They didn''t take a lot of blood from her. Just a little, just to taste her.


    ''Oh, she is amazing, amazing girl.'' - mother was touching her face delicate.


    ''So you changed your mind?''


    ''Yes, she was worth those money really... tomorrow... again?''


    ''As you wish father.'' - Sebastien smilled to them.


    Night finally ended. Sebastien put collar on her neck and pin her to wall with chain. Long enough, so she could use bathroom, not longer. He went to sleep in his chamber. He didn''t touched her again.


    One month in Papillon''s castle passed. They were only drinking her blood every evening. A little, just for taste. Sebastien lost sexual interest in her. Sometimes Elise was taking her to play tea parties with her. Girl, which looked like old fashioned 10 years old, was 200. But she still liked to play dolls. Aurora, as new at castle, was good as living doll. Elise loved scent from her wounds.


    ''Elise... I will let you drink my blood...''


    ''Really? But Basti told me not to. Only in the evening.''


    ''Really. We wont tell him, ok? Our little secret, ok?'' - she smilled terrified to girl.


    Next months passed in those manner. She let Elise drink her blood. Girl was addicted to her and was trying to spend every moment with her in which Sebastien didn''t need her. She was toy for both of them. He was giving her nice dresses, made her do some stuff around him, drink her blood. Despite being constantly tired and violence, it was better. She wasn''t stubborn, so it was ok.


    ''Elise, could you... do something for me, Elise?''


    They were playing tea party again. In Elise cup was her blood with water.


    ''Emm.. what?''


    ''Could you... not pin me up today? Please Elise, please...''


    She kneeled before girl and put her head on her knees. Vampire pat her hair with cold hand.


    ''But Basti said...''


    ''Elise. Nobody knows about our special tea, right?''


    ''Yes...''


    ''So nobody will know about this too. I promise Elise. Please, please... I won''t go anywhere...''


    She smiled pale to her and offered her wrist. She took it and bite her with small fangs. It always hurted.


    She didn''t pin her. She pat her like a dog and went out. Doors were open. Only Sebastien had a key, and he was already sleeping. Today she has a chance to escape.

 Chapter 3

    She waited until castle fall into silence and unveiled curtains. Sun. Big, bright, warm, summertime sun. It just showed on the sky, so she have all day to get out from here and go far away from castle. Her room was on first floor. Sebastien didn''t want to visit her in servants rooms, so he put her here. It was just one floor to ground. She looked outside. Ferns were growing under her window. Landing should be easy.


    She couldn''t take off collar, but chain was on ground. It was pin up to wall. She could use it to go down outside, and then make smaller jump on the ground. She is going to be ok. She landed on ferns. Sun touched her arms. Silent. Nobody in castle noticed something. All windows are black. She have a chance.


    She knew after so many months, that they don''t keep any guards in garden or around mansion. They believed so deep in their status and living so far away from cities, that no one will even come here. Servants were made from low born vampires. Only humans - food, were closed in cellar. They lived only for 24 hours, later they were drained from blood by servants or masters. She was alone in the garden. But she was still alerted. She have only one chance to escape.


    She was going around walls, looking for some gap. Something to go outside. It was midday already. Not much time. Her whole body was screaming from anxiety. She must escape today. She walked into side gate. It wa smaller than main gate and in worst condition. Closed. But under it... she could crawl under. She will hurt herself, but it doesn''t matter. Freedom is more important than her skin.


    She looked around. Castle were sleeping. She lied down and crawled under gate. One of the straps in her dress was broken. Her skin was torn on hands and knees. It''s nothing. It will heal. After crossing gate, she started to run. She lost her shoes, but she wasn''t thinking about them. High heels weren''t comfortable to run anyway. She run as fast as she could.


    Finally, she got to some normal road. She was going on roadside. Her feets were leaving red marks. Broken strip, she managed to tie it somehow. Sun started to say goodbye to sky, going down. Heat wasn''t so strong. She must find some people. Humans. Hide herself from vampires, before they wake up...


    She saw some bar not so far away. Motorcycles in front of it. And people. They were laughing, drinking beer. If they can stand in sun... safety. Well, more safety than at the castle. She started to run with her last breath in their direction. She didn''t have much time.


    She reached bar finally. People outside were trying talk to her, but she got inside. Men and women were looking at her. Wounded, dirty, without shoes and in very short dress... she didn''t look normal. Nobody moves.


    ''Please, help me.''


    She looked around terrified. She was scared, that they will throw her out and she wont find another shelter for night.


    ''Please, just one night, I beg you.'' - she started crying.


    She couldn''t stand so she landed on her wounded knees on the floor. Nobody moves. Only one man. He was older, his hair little bit grey. He ended his beer and came to her. She looked at him with hope.


    ''Please, I won''t bother you. Just one night. I will be gone in the morning, please...''


    ''Vampires, huh?''


    She shook her head for ''yes''. So they are going to throw her out. Nobody will put himself in danger for her when Sebastien will come here.


    ''Ilian. Take her home. Let her take a shower, give her food and place to sleep. In the morning... we will what to do then with her.''


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    She was trying to get up, but she couldn''t. Some guy, it seems that he was Ilian, helped her. He emraced her waist and took outside. He was strong and tall. She felt his calm, despite situation he got himself into. His hair were brown, short. He had part of his tattoo visible on his neck - part of the moon. His face had serious and hard look, but he had some kind of warmth in it too. He helped her sat on his motorcycle and sat behind. When they started to ride, she lost consciousness. Ilian keep her in his arms. She smelled with vampires. But she was human. She was so delicate. He couldn''t understand how she stand so many wounds. He lied her down in bed and stayed with her.


    She was talking while sleeping. Nightmare. He touched her on her dirty cheek delicate. She calmed under his warm touch. He hugged her closer.


    She woke up in bed in sun. She opened her eyes and stood up terrified. She wasn''t in castle''s room. She still had collar on her neck, but without chain. She sighed calm and look around her. On bed lied beautiful, big, brown wolf. Despite his beauty, she was afraid of it. He looked at her with one eye blue, one brown.


    ''Good dog, good dog... I won''t hurt you. I will just go outside, ok?...''


    She remembered how she enter the bar and beg for help. Some guy put her on his bike and... nothing. Maybe that''s his house and dog? She was going to doors slowly. Wolf bark at her. Small girl entered room.


    ''Daddy!''


    ''Look out!''


    She screamed to girl and hug her, showing her backs to a dog, to protect a child. Wolf jump of bed in her direction.


    ''Who are you?''


    Girl was scared with her reaction.


    ''I''m... I''m... it doesn''t matter. Are you ok? This dog...''


    ''He is gone.''


    Ilian was standing behind her without shirt. She was still on the floor, trying to protect girl. She couldn''t find dog...


    ''Daddy!''


    Girl jumped into his arms.


    ''Sorry. I didn''t want to scare her.''


    ''It''s ok. Jenn saw more terrified stuff, right?''


    ''Daddy... will you make pancakes for me today?''


    ''I have some things to do, you know? Larry will make them for you at the bar, ok?''


    ''I can... I can make pancakes for her if you let me.''


    He looked at her. She was dirty, covered with blood in torn dress. She didn''t look like good material for pancakes maker for his daughter.


    ''Who is she daddy?''


    ''That''s... dad''s friend. You want her to make you breakfast?''


    ''Will she make pancakes?''


    ''Yes, I can make them for you.'' - she smiled to girl


    ''Ok!''


    ''But first let her wash and wear something more... appropriate, ok? Go watch cartoons honey.''


    Girl left room. He closed doors and turn around to her after moment.


    ''Sorry if I did something...''


    Fear was growing in her eyes. Tears showed up.


    ''Sorry. Thank you for letting me stay here for night. If you let me, I will be on my way.''


    ''You think I will let you go so easily?''


    They all were the same. She looked ashamed on the floor and started to taking off her dress.


    ''What are you doing, girl?''


    He put her dress back on her body.


    ''I just...wanted to... pay you...''


    ''Dear God, those vampires... Go wash yourself. I let some clothes for you in bathroom. You promised pancakes to my daughter.''


    She looked at him surprised. He didn''t want her. He didn''t want her to pay him for sleeping at his place. She shook her head and went to bathroom. She washed herself and wear clothes. She was looking nice in the mirror in normal clothes. If not bruises and wounds... One day she won''t look like this.

 Chapter 4

    She entered small kitchen. Jenn was already there and looked at her.


    ''So... with what filling you want pancakes, princess?'' - she smiled to his daughter warm.


    His home had this nice, family aura. She wished to stay here longer, but she was sure, that after breakfast he is going to tell her, that she must go.


    ''With cottage cheese and strawberries!''


    ''We don''t have strawberries, only bananas.'' - he sat next to his daughter.


    She started to make pancakes cake. With their help, she found all ingredients in cupboards. Her moves were stiff and full of fear.


    ''Daddy, why this lady is so scared of us?''


    Girl could tell her feelings? She looked so bad making pancakes?


    ''She had a hard night, that''s all honey.''


    ''But she slept in your room, right?''


    ''Ekhem, honey... breakfast is going to be ready soon, ok?''


    She served pancakes with cottage cheese and bananas on top with toffi. Girl screamed from happiness and started to eat. He ate slowly, but with little smile on his face. She stand before them nervous.


    ''Shooo good! Tomoroow I want pancakes too, ok daddy?''


    ''We will see sweetheart. Really good. Don''t remember when I last ate something like this...''


    ''Thank you. I''m very happy.''


    ''Why you are not eating?''


    ''Thank you, I''m not hungry.''


    She looked at them. They were family. They love each other. She washed dishes after breakfast. They were alone in the kitchen.


    ''Listen, you need to eat. I can see that you''re weak.''


    ''That''s nothing. Thank you. Can I keep those clothes?''


    ''Sure. I won''t let you go outside half naked in your shirt.''


    ''Shirt?''


    ''Emm.. yes? This shirt in which you came to bar yesterday?''


    ''I... I was wearing dresses like this everyday...''


    He sighed deeply. He was after shower, his hair still wet. He had jeans and checkered shirt. He looked very... handsome. His eyes were fascinating, but she was still too scared to look at him directly. His dog has same eyes as him. Wondering, if he is outside?


    ''I will go now. Thank you for place to sleep, clothes and morning. But I must go.''


    He laugh warm.


    ''And where are you planning to go, hm? Going back to your vampire lover?''


    She looked at him angrily with tears in her eyes.


    ''You know nothing about me.''


    He touch her wrist and showed her wounds.


    ''Nothing? You are giving your blood to some vampire and acting like Romeo and Juliet.''


    She step away from him. She was crying.


    ''How... how could... let me go, ok? I won''t bother you anymore. And think about me whatever you want. I don''t care.''


    ''It''s a shame that such a nice girl likes vampires. But it''s your life, your choices. First, we are going to get Jenn to kindergarten and after that to the bar. And no discussion.''


    He added last words, because she wanted to say something. She washed her face and went to Jenn with smile. They parked near kindergarten. Girl kissed her father and left with other kids. They were alone.


    ''Why won''t you leave me somwhere on the road?''


    ''Well, it''s not my call.''


    ''So whose?''


    ''Stan''s. If I could make a choice I wouldn''t even help you yesterday. I hate girls like you. But Stan want to talk with you.''


    ''Who is Stan?''


    ''Our boss. He decided to help you. So show him little bit of gratitude and talk with him.''


    Rest of the way went in silence. He parked in front of bar. Inside were less people than yesterday. Man, called Stan, was sitting alone. They took places at his table.


    ''Thank you for helping me yesterday. You... saved my life.''


    ''Mhm. Why didn''t you take collar from her neck?''


    ''Why should I touch her? I gave her place to sleep, she didn''t wanted to eat, clothes.''


    ''She hadn''t any food from yesterday?''


    ''She didn''t wanted to eat breakfast with us.''


    ''Larry! 3 hamburgers, please!''


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    ''Now, can we take collar off your neck?''


    She looked at him with gratitude and hope.


    ''Yes, please, thank you.''


    Ilan cut collar with knife. Not delicate, but he didn''t hurt her. She touch her neck and massage it a little bit. She head a lot of wounds on it.


    ''Before food... how did you get here?''


    ''Boss, give it a break. She is just stupid, watched vampire romances and...''


    ''Ilian. Let her speak. So, honey? What''s your story?''


    ''I... I was sold on auction about year ago and... vampire bought me and... I escaped and... I''m here.''


    She smiled sad and looked at the table. Maybe now Ilian won''t offend her anymore. Why she even care about what he is thinking? They are going to throw her out anyway. But he was silent, clenching his fists. Larry served food.


    ''Eat honey.''


    Stan started to eating first. Ilian too. She looked at them and starting to eat like animal. She was so hungry. When she ended her food, they let her go to bathroom, to washed herself.


    ''You wont ask who bought her? If they bought her, we can''t do anything.''


    ''Ilian, you understand, that she wasn''t going there willingly. We need to help her. If we let things like this go and close our eyes, soon they are going to take our territory.''


    ''So you want to risk a war after some hooker?''


    ''She is on our territory. She is safe. Like we are.''


    ''I''m not a hooker!''


    She screamed at Ilian crying.


    ''You know nothing about me!''


    She left bar crying. She run in road direction, just far away from everyone.


    ''Go after her.''


    ''Dad, but...''


    ''Go.''


    He run after her. He catch her very fast and hugged, he touched her black hair.


    ''It''s ok... it''s ok. I''m sorry. I just... can''t understand how beautiful girl like you can stay with those vampires...''


    She started crying for good.


    ''I wasn''t there, because I wanted to...''


    ''Ehh, ok. Let''s go back to Stan. You will tell him everything, ok? And stop being such a drama queen, ok?''


    He took her back and hug. His warmth was calming her.


    ''Honey, I think, you are not telling us everything, hm?''


    ''I don''t know where to start...''


    ''From the beginnig, ok? Tell Stan about your situation.''


    He smiled to her and took arm away.


    ''I... was raised in orphanage since I was 5. I stayed there to my 20. And... they sold me on auction.'' - it was hard to talk about this, but she tried.


    ''A vampire bought me. Sebastien Papillon. For 5 millions, for my blood. For a year and maybe few months... I was food for him and his family. I was his slave. Collar... they pin me up to a wall with chain for a daytime. But I... I convince Elise, his sister, to don''t do this for one day... and I got here. That''s all, I think...''


    ''You loved him?'' - Stan asked question.


    ''I would never love someone so...'' - they found hate and fear in her eyes.


    ''Mhm, strange. Young girls are going crazy for vampires. He wasn''t nice for you?''


    ''He raped me first night.'' - she whispered it with shame.


    ''Next days weren''t easier for me...all those bites...they made them.'' - she continued.


    Ilian left bar. He looked furious.


    ''You have place to go?''


    ''I don''t know. I will find something...''


    ''Hm, maybe you can stay with us? Franc is looking for waitress. He could give you a job.''


    ''What if Papillon will come for me? I don''t want you to... get hurt because of me.''


    ''Don''t worry about them. We can handle it.'' - Stan smiled to her.


    ''So, will you stay with us?''


    ''Thank you, I couldn''t wish for me but... Ilian.. I don''t think he can stand me.''


    ''Don''t worry about him. You get to know little Jenn?''


    ''Yes, cute girl. I made pancakes for her today.''


    ''So you are going to stay with us. You will stay at Ilian''s place. That wont be a problem. Don''t worry. When you get better we will talk with Franc about job for you.''

 Chapter 5

    They went back to kindergarten after few hours. Geil, waitress, showed Aurora kitchen and how work there looks. They talked a lot. She never had someone to just talk about girl stuff. Geil was great girl with brown hair and big smile. She was very delicate towards her. But she can be also hard when it comes to dealing with drunk guys.


    ''How is it going with Geil?''


    ''Ok, she is very nice.''


    ''Good. Franc wasn''t here today, but I''m sure he is going to give you this job. Stan is going to talk with him.''


    ''I thought that Stan is owner.''


    ''No, he has business at town. I''m working for him.''


    ''You... you shouldn''t be at work today?''


    ''No, I don''t have to be at work everyday. Listen... I''m sorry for offending you. I didn''t know... about your story. Sorry.''


    ''It''s ok. You gave me place to sleep. Thanks.''


    ''You don''t have to thank me. I will give you bedroom, I will take couch at living room.''


    ''No! I''m smaller than you, I can take couch.''


    ''No discussion.''


    Jenn got into car. All the way to shop she was talking happily about her day. Ilian let her and his daughter choose everything.


    ''You don''t need any cosmetics?''


    ''No.''


    ''Give it a break. I will pay. Don''t worry about money, ok?''


    ''Ilian... no, thanks.''


    ''You are living with me. I''m responsible for you. And for your needs. Don''t protect yourself from help. Take what you need or I''m going to do this.''


    She smiled and took shampoo with nive lavender smell, deodorant and toothbrush.


    ''You don''t need this?'' - he took body balm.


    ''No, really. Only those.''


    ''Ok, so I''m going to take it for you...''


    ''Ilian!''


    He laugh. They looked like family. But only looked.


    She made meat stew for them. Jenn was very happy with it and with cake for dessert. Ilian sat there feeling little bit guilty for using her like this, but happy. They were eating at Franc''s bar or at friends house. After his wife left, they stopped using kitchen.


    Aurora started cleaning after dinner.


    ''I¡¯m going to help you.''


    ''You don''t have to. Thanks.''


    He shook his head and went to bedroom. He started taking his clothes and other things. Something in him wanted to be near her. He was happy seeing her, being around her. She brought new energy to house. His father were right, when he told him to go after her and take her. Jenn needs mother. Just for a moment. He needs someone too.


    She was sitting on bed after shower. Jenn was on the floor, Aurora was brushing her hair before going to bed. When girl went to her room, he came in. He was wearing t-shirt with Mickey Mouse and shorts. She smiled.


    ''Thank you for clothes and cosmetics.''


    ''You don''t need to thanks. How are your wounds?''


    ''Ok.''


    ''Can I look at them?''


    He saw, that she doesn''t feel comfortable with this situation, sitting in his t-shirt, which was too big for her. He took care of her wounds with first aid kit. His hands were so warm and nice.


    Her thoughts went back to one night from castle. Sebastien grabbed her neck with cold hand. With other he ripped her dress off. She was trying to protect herself, but she knew there is no use in it. He throw her at floor and start kicking.


    ''Please, stop...'' - she could barely talk.


    He stopped for a moment.


    ''How I told you to call me?!''


    ''Master...''


    ''Ilian. I''m Ilian. Don''t call me...with this word.''


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    She looked in his eyes. She was back in bedroom at warm house.


    ''Sorry, I...''


    ''I know. You spaced out. Are you ok?''


    ''Thanks. I... I want to sleep...''


    ''What you was thinking about?''


    ''Emm... about my life at the castle. One of many days there... just came back to me, when you touched me...''


    ''My touch is similiar to vampires?'' - Ilian was surprised and little bit sad.


    ''No! No! Really!''


    She take his hand to her face. So warm. So safe. There is something in him... that she wished to be near him longer. He touched her gently, face, hair... She needed this. He was holding himself back as much as he could. He sat near her. Touched her leg.


    ''You''re so warm...''


    He move his hand under her t-shirt. It was a mistake. She got stiff, he could feel her fear again. She looked at floor, then at him. Her eyes were desperate. She knew, he wanted her. He gave her shelter, food, place to sleep and he is going to give her job. She must show him... her gratitude. She moved very close to him.


    ''If you want... please...''


    She put his hand were it was before. He was surprised with her reaction and took her on his laps.


    ''Listen. Someone treated you like a toy. But you don''t have to treat yourself like this. Respect yourself more, ok?''


    He was hugging her.


    ''Tomorrow you don''t have to wake up earlier. Jenn doesn''t have kindergarten. She won''t wake you up to make her breakfast.''


    ''Kids always getting up early.''


    ''How do you know?''


    ''Orphanage. I was taking care of kids, remember?''


    ''Right. Goodnight Aurora. I''m going to take care of her. She is my daughter after all.''


    She fall asleep short moment, after he was gone. She hoped, Sebastien will never find her. Never. But in her dreams, he found her. She was fighting and screaming.


    ''Please no. No, please...'' - she was crying.


    She felt warm hands on her face and opened her eyes. One blue and one brown eye were looking at her.


    ''Shh... it''s only a dream.''


    ''Sorry. Did I wake up Jenn?''


    ''No. You''re safe with me.''


    ''Sorry.''


    ''You don''t have to. Should I stay with you?''


    She shook her head. He can''t stay with her like with crying baby.


    ''Ehh, I''m going to stay anyway. Move yourself little bit.''


    He lied down next to her. Not too close, but she could feel his warm body. He didn''t go under blanket.


    ''You wont feel cold?''


    He laughed.


    ''No. Go to sleep.''


    She fall asleep again. She slept until morning. She opened her eyes to see dog again. She didn''t notice him coming back home for night last evening. What is he doing in bed? Wolf looked at her. His eyes were just like Ilian''s. He touched her hand with nose. She patted him. He looked happy. He showed her his belly and wanted more. She smiled and start playing with him.


    ''Where is your master, hm? He left us alone, and I don''t even know what''s your name boy.''


    Wolf looked at her happy. She hugged him delicate and went to sleep again. When she woke up, he wasn''t around. Ilian went in to wake her up.


    ''Hi. You need more time?''


    ''No, sorry. Can I help you with breakfast?''


    ''I have everything under control. Cereals with milk. Easy. Jenn wasn''t too happy.''


    ''Where is...?''


    ''Who?''


    ''Dog. I mean... wolf. Very beutiful.''


    Ilian laughed. He was in really good mood.


    ''I let him outside.''


    He lied to her just a little. But what else he could say to her not to scare her?

 Side Story 1. Wintertime

    Geil was going to open bar today. Larry took few days off, so she, Tara and Franc stayed alone with cooking. It was Tuesday evening. There won¡¯t be a lot of orders. It was end of winter. Last cold days.


    She unlock the doors in the back of the bar. She took her coat off and changed shoes for something more comfortable than wintertime shoes. She went by car, so cold didn''t get to her too much. She was wondering in what state will Tara come... Girl worked here for almost a year. They hoped, she will learn more respect and lose her temperament just a little bit, because of hard work. Well, they thought wrong. She didn''t change a bit. She was still her. Some people teased her in purpose, to make fun of her when she got angry.


    Tara was going to work by bike. In winter she had problems with it, so she was coming by foot. One hour. In cold, snow, rain. They offered her to go for her and drive together to work, but she always said no. She couldn''t move in her wolf form by daylight, because someone would notice. Geil was thinking, that she doesn''t feel worth of helping her, that''s why she didn''t want it. She was trying to cover her lack of self-confidence with anger.


    Tara went inside. She had freezed eyelashes and trembling from cold.


    ''Tara! You could call me! I would go for you!''


    ''I''m ok.. I''m fine, really. I''m going to change and get to work.''


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    ''Get warm first. I''m going to start fire in fireplace.''


    She light fireplace and bring chair near it. Tara came changed and started to prepare tables for guestes.


    ''Oh, come on. Sit here and get warm. I''m going to make something to drink. Wait here.''


    ''No, thanks. We need to...''


    ''We have time.''


    She went to kitchen. She found cocoa, cloves, sugar, cinnamon and milk. She boiled it all together and put in nice, big mug. She also grated on grater little bit of orange peel and bring it to Tara. She was holding her hands near fireplace.


    ''Here, cocoa for you.''


    She took mug from her. She looked at it. Smell was amazing. She felt warm just from feeling it.


    ''Thank you.''


    ''No problem. Take care of yourself, I''m going back to kitchen. You and Franc will stay with guestes, ok?''


    ''Right.''


    She looked at Tara from kitchen. She knew, that Tara was moved with such small gesture towards her. She shook her head again.


    Geil loved cocoa. Her grandmother made them for her. She spent a lot of time with her. She loved smell of cinnamon, cloves and orange peel ending. Hands of her grandmother smelled with citrus after making it. She smiled to herself.


    She prepared meat for burgers, salads and shepherd''s pie. Tara took care of tables and bar. It looked like she felt warm again.


    ''We have few minutes to opening. Where is Franc?''


    ''He will come for last minute before opening. He knows, we can do this.''


    ''Thanks for cocoa. It was... really good.''


    ''Thanks. My grandmother made it for me, when I was a kid.''


    Franc went inside, bringing snow and cold with him. His nose and cheeks were red from cold.


    ''Car. Broke halfway.''


    Geil and Tara looked at each other and start laughing.


    ''I''m going back to kitchen to make more cocoa...''


    ''And I''m going to add more wood to fireplace.''

 Chapter 6

    She helped Ilian with cleaning house. Later she played with Jenn, made dinner, watched tv together... like family. Real family, that she was always looking for. She felt happy. Evening made her feel uneasy again. Ilian felt it.


    When she was washing dishes after supper, phone rang. Ilian took it. He wasn''t looking happy.


    ''But we promised her protection... we can''t... ok, I understand.''


    He was angry. Very angry.


    ''Something happened?''


    She look into his eyes.


    ''I must give you back to Papillon.''


    It was like death sentence for her. Two days. That''s all she had here. She felt here safe, like in real home with love. She was stupid, thinking that they are going to help her and let her stay. It was always like this. Her whole life.


    ''When?''


    ''Tomorrow.''


    ''I will... I''m going to do everything what you want me to do, just please, let me stay...''


    Desperation. Fear. End. She felt very desperate. She was ready to do everything what it takes to stay here with him and his daughter. They gave her more happiness in those two days, than she felt in her whole life. He touched her hands and kissed them delicate.


    ''It won''t change anything. Papillon demand his property. Stan tried everything he could, to help you. Sorry.''


    She went to bedroom and start crying. She was screaming to the pillow. She didn''t want to go back to the castle. Maybe she should escape? She will just be on her way all her life, getting as far away as she can from them. To someone, who will protect her. He hugged her. She hide her face in his chest.


    ''I''m so sorry, Aura. I''m really sorry. I really wanted for you to stay here. There is nothing more I want. Even if we know each other for only few days...''Stolen story; please report.


    She slept near him. He looked in darkness and was trying to figure out what they are going to do to her and why they are so stubborn. Stan did what he could. Maybe he will have something else to bargain tomorrow? He couldn''t believe he got so attached to this girl in such short time. Two days and it seems to be few years for him. How is he going to tell about this to Jenn? She never met his girlfriends. Aura even wasn''t his girlfriend. She just came to their home and just going to disappear from it like that. He kept her near him. Last night.


    Day went by too fast. Jenn felt that something is not right, so she used last hours together as much as she could. They went to ZOO and on ice creams. They even made few pictures together. Maybe they shouldn''t? The knew each other so short.


    She sat on couch. He is going to give her away. He must. She trembled with fear.


    ''Ilian is your real name?''


    ''Why asking? I''m Maximilian. Ilian is shorter. Max... doesn''t seems right.''


    ''You are too gentle for Max.''


    He touched her arm delicate. Their eyes met. He kissed her delicate and she gave this kiss back. Phone rang.


    ''We must go. Papillon... are waiting.''


    She wiped her tears. He didn''t know what to say to her. There were nothing he could say to make her feel better. They got in car and went to bar.


    ''Dear God, I''f I... didn''t have to give you back... sorry I couldn''t protect you enough...''


    ''Thanks for those couple days. They were... best in my life.''


    In front of bar whole pack were waiting. Vampires stood on the other side near their black car. Annabelle, Louise and Sebastien.


    ''COME HERE!'' - Sebastien screamed to her.


    She was terriefied.


    ''Stan, thank you for... for chance...''


    ''Sorry this have to end this way, honey.''


    Sebastien was going in her direction. She hugged Stan fast and went to Ilian. He hugged her and they kissed each other. She didn''t care that Sebastien is going to kill her later. She wanted to say goodbye.


    Vampire grabbed her hair and throw in their car direction. They had to stop Ilian. She can''t cry. Not now. She can''t show more tears to Ilian. Sebastien put collar on her neck. She went inside car. Belle and Louise were talking with Stan.


    ''You... you thought I would let you live with those wolves? That I''m going let you?''


    She stayed slinet. Her life end with Ilian''s last kiss.


    ''Belle, Louis... give us a girl. You don''t need her.''


    ''Sebastien bought her.''


    ''Yes, and I can see that he is respecting his belongings...''


    ''We have problems but he is our son. He bought her, so she belonged to him.''


    ''If you ever changed your mind, you know where to find me. I''ll give you 3 millions for her.''


    They looked surprised at each other.


    ''You are ready to pay 3 millions? Why?''


    ''She seems to be nice girl and it''s a waste for your son. Think about it.''


    They came back to castle. Sebastien already broke her ribs and took blood from her. She couldn''t walk from loss of blood. His parents tried to stop him a little bit, but they had no control over him.