Chapter 5

☆The Living-Dead Prince☆

Just as Davis and Nicole set foot in the castle, the maids rushed at them, giggling as they grabbed Nicole without a word and took her upstairs. Davis looks at his cheerful mother, she congratulated him on his first blood servant before she dashed to the throne room. Davis groans, walking like a zombie to the kitchen for some apple juice and a snack.

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Nicole gasps when they push her into a large bathroom, locking the door behind them. The maids immediately started to inspect every piece of her, from her hair to her finger nails.

“My, my, you are a pretty lady. But we still have to polish your nails, curl your hair. Hm...a blue dress does suit you.” A maid said, before unzipping Nicole’s dress. Nicole pushed her away and glared at her.

”What are you doing!?” Nicole hissed, holding her dress from falling.

”Dear, we are going to clean you up for the prince! Y’know, you are his first blood servant!” The maid clapped happily—maybe she won’t have to take care of the prince anymore after he drinks blood!

“I can do it myself, thank you very much.” Nicole said, making the maid gasp.

”Oh dear no! We can’t risk you running away, can we?” Nicole squeaked when they basically stripped her from her dress, and tossed away her shoes. A maid actually grabbed the belt holding the knife around Nicole’s thigh and threw it away without care, making Nicole think about safety in this castle if they didn’t care that she was carrying a blade.

They untied her hair and literally pushed her to the large bathtub filled with hot boiling water causing Nicole to shriek. A maid used a jug of water to moist Nicole’s hair, another used strawberry-scented shampoo. Why does a vampire use strawberry-scented shampoo? And why strawberry!? Nicole thought grumpily. Even though there is no reason to be mad, just confused.

After eleven minuets of scrubbing Nicole with a sponge, they dried her with a towel before forcing her to sit down on a chair they bought. That’s when they started to torture her, clipping her nails to brushing her hair just to make her ‘perfect’ enough for the prince. Nicole hated what they were doing to her, but she knew it may help her with her plan.

A maid came in carrying a dark blue gown. Nicole couldn’t help but admire the dress, until she notices the maid with the dress had a look of disapproval.

“Is something wrong?” Nicole asked as she took in this maids looks. From light blue eyes to brown hair in a braid.

“Nothing, Madam! I’m sorry if I gave you an improper stare.” The maid apologizes, but Nicole can see it’s not an honest apology.

”What’s your name?” Nicole asks, with a kind fake smile.

”Madilyn, Madilyn Kane.” Madilyn grins at Nicole. Clenching her fists tighter. The other maids looked at each other in worry before putting Nicole’s hair in a bun decorated with flowers. Before helping her put her gown on, and patting her back as they escorted her out of the bathroom and on the way to the throne room where the queen is awaiting.

Nicole stood in front of the queens throne, feeling goosebumps on her skin as Annabeth’s eyes were setteled on her. Annabeth stands up and walks right next to Nicole. And suddenly, without no warning, brings Nicole into a bone-cracking hug. Nicole looked at her in surprise when Annebeth let her go.

”Please, make sure he feeds. That’s all I ask for.” Annabeth smiles at Nicole, and immediately Nicole felt bad about planning to kill the prince...Nah.

Two guards later took Nicole to Davis’s room, and left her there. Davis was no where to be seen, so Nicole just sat on the large bed with black pillows. She looked around the room, hoping to find any weapon to murder the prince with later on. That’s until a cats trill intrupted her thoughts. Nicole looked over the window, where a Bombay cat climbed in.

The dark cat climbed on the bed, having no fear for Nicole. Nicole was about to rub the animal behind the ear, before the feline backed away. I don’t think he trusts me...Nicole thinks as she stares at the golden-eyed cat.

The door suddenly opened to reveal prince Davis. He looks over at Nicole, closing the door behind him and making his way next to the bed. His crimson eyes fall on his pet, a smile painting his lips before picking Inky up.

”sorry I scared you yesterday, Inky.” Inky licks the tip of Davis’s nose, causing him to chuckle and cuddle Inky.

‘He seems more excited in seeing him than me.‘ Nicole clears her throat, driving Davis’s attention to her. He puts the cat down and outstretched his hand.

“Davis Dracula. Heir to the vampire throne and half Romanian. I play the piano, and I’m terrible at horseback riding. et toi?” Davis smiled, and Nicole’s wondered how can a vampire be kind. That’s until she noticed the black circles under his eyes and how unhealthy he looks.

“Nicole O’Kiere. Half British and no parents or care. I organize books for a living and I’m terrible at nearly everything. May I ask a question?” Davis looked at her with a confused look.

”not the answer I was expecting, but if you have a question— go on!” He grinned weakly, sitting on the bed next to her. Before scooting away and gulps when the smell of her delightful blood reach his nose. Strange, he didn’t have this effect with Madilyn.

”When was the last time you drank blood? God—you look dead.”

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