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chapter three

Arriving in New Orleans to start my new adventure I have no idea exactly how I should feel. As we drive across the bridge in to the city I feel so many different emotions. The bridge we are crossing is huge. It is like nothing I have ever seen before. As we cross into the city I feel this feeling. The feeling that maybe I belong here. I have not been here before and I am not sure why I feel this way, but I almost feel as if maybe I am glowing as we drive into New Orleans.

I knock on the glass separating me and the driver,"Sir,May I ask how much further," I ask.

He rolls down the divider. "We are almost there. Traffic might hold us up some but we should be at the mansion soon," he responds.

"Thank you," I reply.

I sit back in my seat as he rolls the glass back up. Not very friendly but I have enjoyed the quiet ride. I have not even been that nervous. Honestly, this overwhelming feeling of belonging is putting me at ease. I am just happy to have the auction behind me.

I can see the massive traffic coming ahead as we drive further into the city. There are a lot of cars. I have lived in the country most of my life this is very different. The driver pulls of the main road on to our exit. The homes are multi colored and beautiful. I cannot wait to walk around and exam the homes closer.

As we pull into a residential area I see the biggest homes I have ever seen in my life. I have never lived in anything big. We lived in a shack. My dad could of easily provided for us but he made his choice to gambler and lose everything to the vampire authority.

The driver pulls into a black top driveway. The driveway is long and circles around the back of the house. There are three women waiting for me. The home is huge. How many stories is this? It has to be more than three. There are balconies and huge windows.

The driver comes around to my door and opens it. He doesn't say anything just opens the door. A small woman comes up to greet me. "Tatina, welcome," she says.

"Thanks you," I respond.

"Austin will get your things. I will show you around. You will meet Mr. Craig this afternoon," she says.

"okay. That sounds great. I am exhausted to be honest. Can I freshen up? I could really use some water," I say.

"Sure. My name is Lila. I will be your personal assistant while you are here with us," she says.

"Lila what a beautiful name. Why would I need a personal assistant?" I ask.

"Well dear, you will be busy," she says.

Lila leads me into the house. We pass two other women she does not introduce me to. The house is like something out of a movie. There is a huge staircase as soon as I enter the door. I feel like a princess all of the sudden.

"Tatina, if you will follow me up the stairs I will show you to your room. You can shower and change. I need to go over the rules of the house with you also. Mr.Craig, had clothes delivered for you this morning. One of the maids placed the clothes in the closet for you. You are to only wear the clothes he purchased you. You are free to go out but you have to be back on by dark every night. You are to be in your room every night and you are to lock the door. Do you understand?" she says.

This is strange but okay. I understand I am in a new place and they are just looking out for me but why do I have to be in my room with the door locked.

"I can tell that brain is working behind your eyes. Tatina, we have vampire guest and you would be a treat to them. we have to keep you safe. You are a virgin right?" she says.

" Yes I am but what does that have to do with anything?" I ask.

"Tatina. When you were being auctioned there were vampires wanting to buy your virginity. Do you understand that Mr. Craig wants to protect you," she says.

"I understand," I respond.

"Listen to me. We will protect you. You are very valuable. You have no idea. A vampire baby with a hybrid would fetch a big pay day for someone," she says.

"Wait. Why does he want to protect me?" I ask.

"My dear, you are from the same clan as his wife and he wants to protect you. He is a kind man. Just be kind to him. He has had a hard time since she died," she says.

At the top of the stairs we come to a yellow door, "This is your room. You have a private bath. You can use your phone to call down to the kitchen if you get hungry. You have a new cell on the desk. I have already charged it and programmed Jayne's, mine and Mr Craigs number in it. You should be all set. Freshen up and I will come back later. We can see the rest of the house. There is a mini fridge with water and soda in it," she says.

"Thank you," I says.

Lila leaves and I go into my new room.

Lila POV

I leave the new girl alone in her room. I don't think she realizes what is to come. They never know when they come here. They are all full of hope and joy. Damn the phone is ringing. I run down the hall to grab it. It is probably Craig.

I pick up the old black phone. I glance around to make sure no one is around. "Hello," I speak softly.

"Lila, Is she settled in?" Mr.Craig asks.

"Yes. I have her. She is in her room settling in. She is quite beautiful Mr. Craig," I say.

"Good. I will be back tonight. Make sure she is comfortable. DO NOT scare her. Be nice if you know how. Check on her often. Make sure she has everything she needs. Got IT!" he says demandingly. He hangs up before I can respond.

He acts as if I do not know my job. I have helped him gather perfect breeding bitches from the auction. Of course this is the first time Jayne got involved. Poor Jayne. She thought she was sending him a wife and a companion little does she know what he is really up to. At least we did not have to pay someone to bid this time.

I will keep little miss Tatina busy and happy. She is in the city with me of course she will love it here. I will make sure she is happy. I will be her best friend and then she will agree to anything we want. Craig he is so sly with the breeders. He would not bend to his will. He is sexy and kind until he gets what he wants them its over.

Tatina POV

The room they fixed me in absolutely beautiful. I cannot believe all the clothes he bought me. I have never had this much clothes and shoes before. I grab a pair of blue jeans from the closet and a white top. I go over to the dresser and grab a bra and a pair of panties. I need a shower.

I walk into the bathroom. Oh my goodness. The bathroom is as big as my room. A beautiful mirror well lit with makeup and hair brushes. The shower is full of shampoos and body washes. I am going to shower with all of it. Next to the shower is a robe and slippers. There is multiple lotions and body sprays. I must be in heaven.

I remove my clothes and turn the shower on steaming hot. I step into the shower and let the water run down my body. I grab a purple bottle of shampoo and start scrubbing my hair. It smells so wonderful. I rinse my hair and grab a conditioner. The conditioner smells wonderful. I let the conditioner soak in my hair. I grab a raspberry body wash and soak the pink sponge in massive amounts of body wash. I scrub every inch of my body. I rinse the conditioner out of my hair and continue to let the hot water run over my body. I think I could stay in here forever. I never got to shower like this when I was living with my parents.

I step out of the shower. I dry off with one of the huge white towels. I grab the pink silk robe and slip into it. I towel off my long hair and sit down at the mirror. I grab a lotion from the counter. Raspberry. I love the smell of raspberries. I rub my body with the lotion. I smell fabulous.

I towel dry my hair and open the drawers on the counter. I find face cream and apply it. There is makeup here but I am not a fan of a lot of makeup. Maybe just some mascara. I apply some mascara lightly. I finish toweling my hair.

I slip into my clothes. I grab the blow dyer and dry my long hair. I

get up from the counter and dress quickly. I have dilly dallied enough. I need to eat and see the rest of the house.

When I come back into my room, Lila is waiting for me.

"I see you showered," she says.

"Yes. I feel amazing," I say.

"Good, Mr.Craig wants me to take you to dinner. Slip into some comfortable shoes and we will walk to a restaurant to eat. Is seafood okay?" she says.

"Yes. That would be great," I respond.

I slip into a pair of comfortable shoes. I smile at her. Something seems off with her. Maybe she is just nervous about having me here. I hope she does not think I am trying to take the place of his wife. I did not plan to come here I just landed here.

"I am ready," I say.

"Good. Lets get going. It is only a mile to Miss Zada's Seafood house," she says.

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