Chapter 6: Show me

• KNOX'S pov
• The ball was already in full swing when I arrived. Everyone stopped partying and bowed. Yes, you could say I'm the Alpha king here. For an unknown reason, I scanned the hall looking for her.
• Delaney.
• I felt slightly disappointed that she isn't here yet. There is something about her that seems different from other humans, I just don't know what that is.
• I strode over to my seat, once I'm seated, the party began again. Female humans danced while male vampires watched and drink.
• Today is all about choosing, every year, vampires gather here to choose humans and use them as concubines.
• The concubines are to satisfy the vampire's needs either sèxúàlly or offer their blood to us. There is always a rule though... the vampires are to treat them with care for a year. After a year, the human will choose between becoming one of us or they die. You might think it's vile and awful but it's nothing compared to what humans did to us.
• I could still remember that year when they killed us, called us monsters, they did all sorts of things to our females. My hands clenched involuntary, rage burned down deep inside of me at the thought.
• As the ruler of the kingdom, I had no choice but to come up with this event yearly, it prevented stubborn Vampires from venturing into the human world, we're supposed to remain hidden but some vampires are secretly going behind my back looking for a way into the human world to take revenge.
• The only temporary solution is to bring humans here, for their use and when they get tired of them, they have no choice but to wait for the next selection. I hope this would go on for a few more years. Although, I left some strong-willed vampires work as CEOs in big companies in the human world. They're allowed to go out because they have control of their over their thirst, they're vampires whose revenge isn't clouding their judgment. Take me for example, I own several businesses in the human world, they know me as a billionaire just that I like to keep a low profile by not attending too many events.
• "Alpha."
• A slutty voice drawled in a mocking tone snapping him out of his thoughts.
• It was Vendetta, a friend of mine. I don't usually have friends because no one here in Valleys can be trusted, my pack only fears me because I'm powerful. Though I have little trust in her.
• I also hate it when she calls me that and she knows it.
• "What are you doing here vendetta?" I asked inside her head.
• "Why Alpha? This ball is for the whole vampire kingdom " she shrugged"besides, I was curious about who you'll choose this year."
• Normally, an Alpha king is supposed to choose more than ten humans but I chose five last year. I know everyone here is curious about who I'll choose this year.
• I ignored Vendetta to do her thing while I studied everyone, their behaviors, and all that, I noticed that many of them are almost stiff.
• They're tired of this, they want the freedom to roam around the human world.
• I also want the same thing but it'll be a disaster, it had happened once in the past, it took the life of his father to solve the problem at that time.
• Just then, the door open and more than fifty humans walked in. His eyes scanned through the crowd and finally, it landed on her.
• Delaney.
• At that moment, she raised her head and her eyes met his. Seeing how beautiful she looked, my body burned with needs. I want her.
• DELANEY's pov
• I quickly lowered my head when our eyes met. My heart was beating so loud that I can even hear it.
• Camellia and Cornelia had explained this to me, they're both happy and hoped the Alpha will choose them again. If he does, they'll change to vamps and pleasure him any way he wants.
• It's better he chooses you than anyone else, he might be cruel but he's better. They had warned.
• The hell, I don't want anyone to choose me, in fact, if I had my way, I would have run out of here the moment I regained consciousness but I haven't gotten the opportunity...yet.
• I used my long reddish-brown hair as a curtain to cover my face then peek at my surroundings to see them laughing merrily.
• Yes, they're mostly guys just a few vampire females. I saw some of them hold a red glass of wine... No not wine but blood.
• My stomach twisted in knots, I gagged softly. I wasn't myself anymore, I'm so scared that the slightest movement made me jump. I mean I'm in a room filled with vampires! And can lose my life if anything goes wrong. The girls around were all jubilant as though they don't care about anything, their excitement left me speechless.
• Are they crazy? Weren't they kidnapped and sold to this bunch of killers?
• What's there to be excited about? Don't they have families or loved ones at home?
• The Alpha stood up and everyone quiets down. "The moment we've all been waiting for is here," he said in a low monotone but it seems everyone heard him "I won't waste our time by saying much so let's begin! You know the rules, no killing."
• After saying that, many vampires poured into our midst. I wiped my sweaty hands on my clothes and slowly moved away from the center.
• Yes, I want to hide. I can't stay here anymore or else who knows what will happen next. The last thing I want is to get selected by a delirious vampire, I won't even know how I died.
• I slowly moved towards the door making sure to avoid the vamps. Suddenly, I heard laughter in my head.
• "It seems like you love running, Delaney."
• I froze.
• That voice... I glanced around looking for Knox but couldn't find him, all I saw was male vampires choosing girls and some fighting over a particular girl.
• I decided to use that opportunity to run since no one's attention was on me.
• I left the hall, saw some guards by the door so I took another route.
• "You know what I like the most ?" The voice came again.
• "Get the fuck out of my head!!" I growled
• He chuckles "I love chasing, you get what I mean?"
• I ignored him and entered another hallway when I saw another batch of guards.
• I saw a room and decided to hide there for the time being. I leaned on the door breathing hard, I need to find a phone so I can call Cassie. She must be worried sick.
• I opened my eyes to take in the room and gasp. Holy shit!
• The room was filled with sèx toys.
• Just then, I heard a low chuckle"I've been waiting for you little Delaney" Knox said from behind me. I froze instantly. What the...? How did he get here?
• He was at the ball just now, how did he get here?
• "I have many abilities, Delaney, I controlled your movement so you'll come here."
• I frown, controlled my what? I clearly came here myself.
• "That's what you think."
• I glared at him"Stop reading my mind!"
• He tilted his head to the side and poured a drink in two glasses "Come sit Delaney and before you ask, it's not blood, it's a wine."
• Do vampires drink wine? I thought.
• "Yes Delaney, we do and we eat normal food as you do, that's if we want to."
• "Stop reading my mind," I said again. It's uncomfortable.
• He shrugs"Look around you, do you know what these are?" he said pointing at the sèx toys "Of course I'm sure you do, so the next question should be, have you used any of them before? On yourself" his eyes twinkles, waiting for my answer.
• My face flushed at that. I can't answer that question.
• Knowing he can read my mind, I tried my best not to think of anything and stared at him.
• "Hmph, I guess you have so, I want you to show me."