The Arrangement

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Ayden nervously paced in his study. It was passed seven o'clock and Jade wasn't home yet. Normally she was home around six and she always called if she was going to be late. He was worried, something didn't feel right, so he rang her mobile for the seventh time and it went straight to voicemail. He called work and there was no answer, obviously everyone had left for the night.

Something was nagging at Ayden causing a strange tugging sensation at his stomach. This was something he'd never experienced before. At first he put it down to his worry over Jade's lateness but it was persistent. Over his long life he'd learned to listen to his intuition as it had served him well in the past. Without pausing to over-think he grabbed his keys and headed out to her workplace.

The building was closed and security was tight. He didn't want to ask the guards preferring to keep this quiet for now. He made his way to the parking structure he knew Jade parked in. He followed the whispers of her scent straight to her parked car. Glancing in he noticed her bag and keys sitting on the seat.

Icy cold tentacles of fear gripped him. What happened? Where was she? What would make her leave all her things and go? There were several scents around the car other than Jade's. Ayden wasn't familiar with any of them. He followed them but they ended a few meters away. Thinking rapidly Ayden worked out that she must have gotten into another car. But did she go willingly or was she forced? With Marcus in town anything was possible.

Ayden embraced the fury that had slammed into him. There would be hell to pay for anyone that dared touch his Jade. And if they hurt her? Well Ayden was sure he could easily make all their nightmares come true. Making sure there was no-one around he quickly headed to the parking garage's main office. He needed to see those security tapes and figure out who had Jade.

***

'It's dark.' Thought Jade. She winced as she slowly lifted her head. The throbbing pain at the base of her skull protested loudly at her movement. Incrementally she opened her eyes. 'Oh not dark, I just had my eyes closed.' She mentally corrected as her vision came into focus. Her thoughts were fractured and slow. Nothing made sense. 'Breathe' she reminded herself.

After several deep breaths and clearer vision Jade realized she was in a room. A bedroom, judging by the large bed occupying the middle of the room. She tried to get up but couldn't. Without moving her head too much she looked down and around. 'Ok I'm tied to a chair.' She figured out. Her thoughts coming together a little better than earlier but still too slow for her liking.

Jade took an inventory of herself and the room. It looked like an ordinary room in and ordinary house except that there were no personal touches. No photographs, no books on the bedside table. It almost looked like a show-home. She tried to pull and wriggle out of her bindings but to no avail. Her wrists and ankles burned from the effort.

Time passed, how much Jade didn't know. All manner of thoughts were whirling around in her head. Why was she there? Who grabbed her outside her car? What did they want with her? What if they just left her here? As she pondered the implications of this last thought she heard the door open.

"So you're awake finally. Sorry about the knock on the head. Those boys were a little too enthusiastic in getting you here." Said a deep voice. Jade tried to move her head to see who was speaking but the pain was too much. Fortunately for her he moved around to stand in front of her.

Jade was face to face with the second most beautiful man she'd ever seen. He was fairer than Ayden but still had that appealing, insanely handsome look about him. It dawned on her immediately who he was. Marcus. Her mind spun with potential responses, she decided to go with silence. She sat quietly as Marcus looked her over apparently amused by her predicament. He was looking at her so long that she started to squirm under his scrutiny.

"Who are you and what do you want with me?" she asked defiantly.

"Mmm feisty little pet aren't you?" Marcus chuckled. "I can see what Ayden sees in you."

Jade tried to hold the intensity of his gaze but failed as she let her eyes fall to the floor. The door opened again and a woman entered. Jade gasped, she didn't think she'd ever seen a more beautiful creature. She walked over and draped herself on Marcus. The disgust on her face surprised Jade. "Marcus, can't we just kill her and be done with it? I'm so bored." She drawled.

"All in good time sweetheart. We'll wait for Ayden to get here, he will eventually. Then I can make sure he experiences the most exquisite of tortures as I kill his little pet in front of him before I kill him." Marcus said as he smiled contentedly.

Jade was beside herself. He was using her to get to Ayden. She couldn't allow this to happen. "But you are mistaken. He won't come after me. I am nothing to him. Just an arrangement for feeding." She attempted to explain.

Even as the words left her mouth Jade wondered as to their truth. She hoped, dreamed, wished that she meant something to him. But in the end she wasn't sure. What she did know was that she couldn't allow this creature to harm Ayden. Jade felt the emotion rise up in her and mentally clamped down on it with force. She had to be strong, for Ayden.

Marcus disentangled himself from Julia and approached Jade slowly. He bent over until his face was millimetres from hers. "Oh I think it is you who are mistaken. You must be important since he has marked you as his." He said quietly.

Jade frantically tried to look herself over. She couldn't see any discernable marks on her person. Looking up confused, she said "You lie."

Marcus threw his head back and laughed. "Oh how amusing. He hasn't even told her." He said to Julia who barely broke a smile. "Not your body pet. He has marked you with his blood. You have his blood running through your veins. I can smell him all over you. Not very appealing I must say." He said as he scrunched up his nose.

Jade tried very hard to process this information but couldn't understand. Ayden had never given her his blood. Marcus must be lying. She couldn't keep the disbelief off her face and Marcus started laughing again.

"Let's go Marcus, I'm hungry." Julia said in a whiney tone. Marcus nodded and they left the room.

Jade almost laughed in relief that they weren't going to feed on her. Again her thoughts ran rampant. She had to get out of there. Ayden mustn't come here, he would be in danger. Jade silently prayed that he wouldn't come. She couldn't bare the thought of him in Marcus' hands. The possibilities of what Marcus might do to Ayden strengthened her resolve. Again she tried to free her hands and feet. She didn't know how long she struggled futilely with her bonds until exhaustion eventually overcame her and she succumbed to sleep.

Jade was startled awake by musical laughter coming from the next room. It was still dark out but she had no idea of the time. Marcus and Julia entered the room followed by another woman. Jade watched them cautiously, as she looked over this new addition. She definitely wasn't vampire; she was very human and very young.

The girl looked around and noticed Jade. "Hey you guys didn't say anything about any kinky stuff. That's gonna be extra." She exclaimed.

Jade took in the girl's appearance, the tight short top and shorts, over-done makeup and track marks on her arms. She was a prostitute and a desperate one at that. Her head jerked up at Marcus' laughter.

"Don't worry dear, our friend here is only going to be watching." He explained as he grabbed the girl and pushed her towards Julia. "Now my partner here needs you, make her happy and I'll make sure you are rewarded for your efforts." He said.

The girl approached Julia and posed in what she assumed was a seductive way. It made Jade cringe. Julia laughed and grabbed the girl and kissed her fiercely. Her hands making quick work or the girl's clothes as they kissed and fondled each other.

Jade turned her head away not wanting to watch the display in front of her. Instantly she felt Marcus' hands on either side of her head, forcing her to look up at him.

"No, no, no dear. You must watch. We've gone to a lot of effort for your entertainment this evening." He chuckled. His amusement frightened her. Jade defiantly closed her eyes only to feel his whispered breath in her ear. "You will watch every little bit of it. I will be watching you to make sure. If you do not, I will kill that little human and it will be all your fault."

Jade shivered involuntarily. She was certain he was telling the truth and that terrified her. Not wanting to be responsible for harm coming to the young woman she opened her eyes again. Marcus had moved closer to the two women that were now both naked.

Jade watched as the younger woman enthusiastically licked at the vampire's pussy. She must have been doing a good job judging by Julia's soft moans. Julia grabbed the girl's head and ground herself harder against her willing mouth. Her hands then travelled to the young woman's breasts where she found her nipples. Finding them distended from arousal she began to pinch and tug on them.

As Jade continued to watch, she tried hard to not focus on the intimate acts but rather on an arm or a leg. Several times her gaze wandered and a small growl from Marcus quickly had her looking in the right direction again. Was he hoping that this would arouse her? That she would participate in their games? If anything this situation was terrifying her, all she could think about was placating them until she could figure out a way to escape.

Jade noticed the moment things changed. It was a look that came over Julia's face as she continued to play with the girl's nipples. Julia started to tug harder and twist the buds painfully eliciting a yelp of surprise from the young woman. Use to occasional rough treatment from clients, it didn't appear to bother her much. Julia didn't receive the reaction she wanted so she pulled and twisted harder. The girl's cry one of genuine pain now.

Julia's face shone with pleasure. Each gasp and cry from the young woman was arousing her further. Jade was feeling increasingly uncomfortable as Julia's handling of the girl became more and more rough. Jade gasped in horror as Julia produced what looked like a riding crop. Her reaction caused both Julia and Marcus to laugh.

At the vampires laughs the girl raised her head causing Julia's expression to turn venomous. She smiled cruelly and allowed a hint of fang to show. "Sweetness, you will not stop what you are doing until I say so if you want to get out of this alive." She said as she pushed the now terrified girl's head back into her streaming crotch.

Jade flinched every time the crop connected with the skin of the poor young woman's back. Her own face a mask of fear, mirroring the girl's, as she watched the cruelty before her. Soon the red welts on the girl's back gave way to streaks of blood. This, along with her screams of pain incensed the vampires further.

"Continue with your hands girl, I want to hear you scream." Julia instructed as she continued to strike ever harder. "Come on Marcus, join in the fun." She purred as the girl plunged her fingers inside her.

Marcus growled at the invitation divesting himself of his clothes in lightening speed. He turned to ensure that Jade was watching before plunging his cock into the young woman's pussy. He loved when Julia got into this kind of mood. He found it incredibly arousing when she played with their food.

Jade had tears streaming down her cheeks as she watched the brutal scene before her. She wanted access to her hands so she could scratch the image of the girl being abused from her eyes. Each scream was tearing into her very soul. And still with the hope that they'd let her survive, she watched on. Her impotence pounding at her heart.

By the time both vampires climaxed, the girl was a limp rag doll between them. Her back a bloody mess of flesh. They used their strength to hold her up between them before they both sunk their fangs into her neck. Jade continued to watch as the young woman's body convulsed in pleasure. They drank for a long time eventually letting the girl go and she slid unceremoniously to the floor. Jade's eyes were riveted to the girl's face. There was no sign of life in those eyes. No hint of breathing.

Comprehension dawned and Jade looked at Julia and Marcus in horror. They lied. They had no intension of letting the girl survive. Jade felt violently ill as her stomach heaved.

"Yuck, heroin. I never liked the metallic aftertaste." Julia said as she grabbed Marcus and kissed him passionately. It was clear that their activities were not over for the evening. Jade however was spared the visual of their rutting as she chose to close her eyes and damn the consequences. Her sobs of despair also helped to block out the sounds that the couple were making.

Jade had read a book a while back about a young man who had to undergo painful medical procedures. Each time he would take himself away in his mind. He would picture his childhood growing up in Africa, all the sights and sounds would surround and envelop him. After particularly difficult procedures he would tell his parents 'That one took a trip to Africa'. Jade decided she would try this but her mind couldn't be still. Her thoughts constantly drifted back to Ayden. So she gave up the struggle and decided to 'take a trip to Ayden' instead. She concentrated very hard on the curve of his jaw, the way the light hit his eyes sometimes making them sparkle, the sound of his voice. And for moments, precious moments she was there with him, touching him, holding him. Away from the horror that awaited her when she opened her eyes.

*** Armed with the security discs Ayden scoured every moment of film to determine what happened to Jade. Again and again he watched the footage trying to determine a vehicle, make, model, number plate. Anything that could give him a person or address. After hours of tedious scanning he noticed a late model sedan exiting rapidly. He'd noticed the same sedan over several days arriving just after Jade had and leaving just after she did. Now it could easily belong to another employee but something told Ayden it wasn't the case.

Ayden tried to keep his focus on little step by step tasks. Get a number plate, track down the owner, get an address. He knew that if he allowed his mind to wander and think about what Jade was going through, he would go mad. Worse he would succumb to the beast within and tear apart the whole city in an attempt to get to her.

Fingers a blur on the computer keyboard, Ayden finally tracked down a name and address for the owner of the vehicle. That person better have some answers or Ayden was going to let his beast free. Using his unnatural speed he grabbed his keys and headed out again.

Sitting in the car with the keys in the ignition Ayden froze. In that moment he realized that he was in love with Jade. It was a peculiar moment for this to occur but none the less it hit him with the full force of a freight train. He loved her. The revelation was something that made the man in him want to shout with joy. Unfortunately, his beast had put her in this predicament and that made Ayden want to cry. He knew that if it wasn't for his presence in her life she would be safe.

Starting the car he resolved that he would find her. Once she was safe, he would remove himself from her life. This could never be allowed to happen again. Ayden did not entertain thoughts of her being dead. He knew she wasn't. The incessant tug in his stomach told him so. But he needed her safe and well first. Tyres squealed in the driveway as Ayden took off to track down the owner of the vehicle in the security footage.

***

Jade woke to daylight peeking behind the drawn shades. She was grateful for the oblivion of sleep depriving her of the rest of the show between Marcus and Julia. Yet again she found herself attempting to take in her surroundings. She was definitely in the same room but this time she was tied to the bed. It was somewhat more comfortable than the chair but not by much. Her arms tied above her head and her legs splayed and tied to the base.

Jade felt weak and tired but she continued to use what little energy she had left to test her bindings. Again this proved a fruitless task. She tried concentrating on her breathing to fight the panic welling up inside her. Silent sobs racked her body as she momentarily gave in to the despair in her heart. She was most likely going to die in this room.

Time was meaningless as she wallowed in the knowledge of her imminent death. Jade knew that most people would be listing the things they hadn't done, what they hadn't achieved, arguments they regretted and other such self recriminations. Jade's mind was filled with one thing: Ayden.

Abruptly the door opened jolting Jade out of her reverie. Julia sauntered towards the bed and Jade couldn't help but admire the incredible physical beauty of the woman. Too bad what lay beneath the facade was dark, rank and evil.

"Hello pet." Julia purred. "Did you enjoy last night? Yes I'm sure you did. It was fun wasn't it?" she continued to prattle. Apparently it didn't matter that Jade wasn't answering her questions.

"So what are we going to do with you?" Julia asked. "I think I can come up with a few ideas." She said meaningfully as she produced a knife. Jade's eyes widened in fear.

"Marcus said you would wait for Ayden before your killed me." Jade said, her voice shaky.

"Yes pet. But just because I can't kill you doesn't mean I'm not going to have some fun. You see last night left me wanting more." Julie smirked as she slowly approached Jade's prone form.

Jade's eyes never left the knife in Julia's hand. Her mind was frozen and she was spared the panic of wondering exactly what Julia was going to do with that knife. Closer Julia came until she was standing looking down on her.

Julia ran the flat of the blade absently along Jade's cheek slowly. A shiver of pleasure ran through her at the look of terror on the human's face. She felt herself become wet in anticipation of the pain about to be inflicted. Taking the knife she slowly, carefully cut away Jade's clothing leaving her naked. Julia had to admit that Jade was an attractive woman. Her scent was delicious making her mouth water and fangs descend. She wished she was permitted to feed off her but Marcus had left explicit instructions.

Julia set the knife on the bedside table and Jade exhaled in relief. That respite was short lived once Julia starting touching her. Initially it was a gentle stroking of her flesh. Jade felt like she was being evaluated by a predator deciding on the best way to rip apart their kill. She tensed under the other woman's touch unsure what Julia was going to do.

Jade gasped in surprise and pain as Julia pinched one of her nipples hard. Julia threw her head back and laughed before doing it again, harder this time. Not stopping there, Julia poked, prodded and grabbed at Jade's body. Each time Jade grimaced in discomfort or pain she would appear thrilled with the result.

This went on for an indeterminate amount of time before the blows started raining down. Julia hit, punched, grabbed and pinched every available piece of flesh in front of her. Each time Jade would cry out in pain she would feel another tingle of pleasure in her pussy. It was intoxicating. Julia grabbed an already bruised nipple and pulled watching as Jade arched her back to alleviate the pressure. She just pulled harder. With her other hand she thrust her fingers roughly into Jade's unwilling slit. Jade screamed at the intrusion causing Julia to almost shatter right there.