Chapter 1 ∣  Energy

-Eris

Living off energy alone isn't enough. Taking a soul would draw the attention of hunters, and that was the last thing I wanted. They would assume it was a vampire that killed them...somehow without even showing a single mark.

I'm sorry, let me back up.

The year is 2548. I've watched the rise and fall of the vampires' claim on this world. It had always been easy to evade and keep away from them. That was, until the year 2030, when the vampire king, King Locaine, decided to take control of this world in the name of the vampires. The hunter race had all but become extinct, the one creature that could easily kill a vampire.

Hiding and working at my job was hard, especially with those creatures allowed to roam as if they owned the Earth. Who am I kidding? They did, for a time being.

Two hundred years later, the recognized coven leaders were picked off one by one. Thankfully, this helped me. The vampires began to shrink away from prying eyes, slinking into the shadows of the night once again.

The hunters rose up from the ashes, hiding away just like myself. The vampires and hunters came to terms, coexisting with each other. Thanks to the current King Lucca and Queen Evicka of the vampires, all vampires are required to belong to a coven.

The one exception.

Rogue vampires.

Why would a vampire go rogue? They like to kill for fun and pleasure, not just to survive. Human death accounts from supernatural creatures have almost stopped, save for the few that occur because of these rogues.

Sure, vampires feed. But they can't kill...or no one can protect them from the hunters who come after them. The king and queen stand down and allow justice to be served.

Eh, enough about history. I'm sure you don't even need it, now do you? I can tell you're a clever bunch.

As to how I came to be here...that was not of my own free will.

"Eris!"

Ah, yes, my charming boss came to snap me out of my reminiscing.

"Yes, Brice?" I replied, turning away from my reflection in the lit-up mirror before me. The vanity I sat in front of, was made of a cherry oak wood, the lights practically illuminating the entire dressing room in the basement under the stage.

"You were supposed to go on ten minutes ago! What the fuck is wrong with you? If you ain't stripping, you ain't makin me money!" Brice's large frame stood in the open door leading up to the main floor of the Dv8 Strip Club.

Again, such the charmer. But I was already used to dealing with his type.

I gave him a coy smile and replied, "I'm so sorry...but, you do know I am your prized stripper...so, can't you let it slide this one time? Pleeeeease?" I pouted my bottom lip, my eyes reverting to the revolting puppy dog eyes.

The shine that flickered briefly across my eyes captivated him. As usual, my boss was at a loss for words, the shudder that ran through his body was visible to my eyes. His senses were running around in disarray, not sure what to do.

"Eris..." Brice had his pleading voice turned on, just begging to know how I do this to him. Well, unfortunately for him, that's my little secret.

"I'll be up in five minutes," I threw my waist length ebony hair over my shoulder, returning my attention to the oh-so captivating mirror, shutting Brice down in a single moment. My appearance was that of a twenty-seven-year-old...ish, but I have been around for a lot longer than that.

Finally composing himself from the sensual wave of pleasure I had sent coursing through his body, Brice stammered, "I-I-uhh-hh, t-that's fine."

I rolled my eyes, of course, it's fine.

Brice's footsteps echoed slowly away from me and into the upper level of the club. I sighed, the pull within me wanting nothing more than to take his soul. But I couldn't do that...especially not my boss. After all, I liked my job for two reasons only.

One, I had an unlimited source of energy and I didn't have to whore myself out for it.

Two, I got paid to collect my energy.

Win, win.

Now, did I like my job? Nope, not in the slightest. But hey, when you're stuck on Earth, not in your own plain of existence, you must do whatever it takes to survive.

Adjusting the thick straps of my dark, midriff top on my shoulders to conceal the bite mark scars that stayed behind, lingering memories of my past from long ago. The top also did a fantastic job of covering my upper shoulder blades, those scars were usually easier to cover unless I was working. I had convinced my previous bosses, and now Brice a long time ago, that I didn't have to strip my top off. He kind of liked that idea, left more to the imagination, which he hoped would have clients paying for "private" sessions with me. This worked to my advantage...

Oh, my scars? Why do I have scars?

That would be all thanks to my loving, endearing, and generous master that thought I deserved every one of them.

I wasn't just scarred physically. Emotionally, I was broken, and I had come to the realization that I could never love. Death follows those who attempt to love me.

What type of relationship could I ever have? I couldn't possibly live a life with a human...I'd accidentally kill it. There was none of my own kind stuck in this world like I was...so, I was left alone.

Existing...

What's the point when you live your life the way I do?

The way I must.

But, that's a story for another day.

Standing from the plush saffron chair and adjusting my black booty shorts that concealed the lacy thong underneath and took one last look at the creature that smirked back at me in the mirror. The crystal-clear heels I wore, were pumped off the ground by six inches. And yes, I can damn well walk in them as if they were running shoes.

Some innocent soul was about to have years of their life shaved off tonight. That, I didn't have any remorse for. They shouldn't play with fire.

If something seems like it's too good to be true...it probably is.

Ascending the stairs to the upper floor, the music from the club made me feel at home. The loud music was one way for me to drown out all the voices, withdrawing into myself and away from this degradation of women.

They chose to work here...so, I didn't feel all that bad for them.

The almost black wood reflected the sound of my heels as I made my way through tables and booths, my eyes focused on the main stage. Lights flashed on and off, my vision would have been disoriented, but I was able to keep a firm grasp on my destination.

"The seductive vixen, Eris!" Was the introduction I received over the loudspeaker. Yes, I do live up to my name, bring destruction and chaos to those who wish to get close enough to me.

The music began to play as swayed my hips, reaching out to the silver pole before me. I grasped it, beginning my slow and sensual dance for the already rowdy and aroused crowd. I would have to thank Salana later. I wouldn't have to do that much work tonight going on after her.

Sliding my back down the pole with my arms above my head, my chin tilted to the side as the spotlight bathed my body in an iridescent glow from the opposite direction.

Good, I felt all human energies within the club. Now, to trap the youngest.

I could already hear the whistling and cat-calls I was receiving, making my way back up the pole. Pushing myself off the ground, I began my aerial twisting, my eyes closing briefly as I homed in on the strongest energy. For humans, that would point to the youngest as they had the most years left on them.

Draining them...I didn't feel as bad. Maybe they would learn not to come to these sorts of establishments over time. Eh, who am I kidding? I need them, and they want me. The light cascaded over my body, my once green eyes flickering to an electric blue as I found my target.

Now, let's pull you in love.

The astral projection of images I sent through his mind brought forth his deepest fantasies, his darkest desires.

Ah, his name is Donovan.

His breathing became shallow as he began to feel my touch through the vision, running my hands down his chest, my lips trailing over his pecks, kissing each one of his abs. His eyes rolled into the back of his head as his eyes slid shut, suppressing the audible groan that wanted so desperately to escape from his lips.

My hands reached his bare thighs, gripping them tightly, his already hardened member aching for me to take him into my mouth.

The music was ending, my eyes flashing back to their luscious green, my body slowing down as I found myself in just my top and the lacy thong. The booty shorts had been stripped away long ago, but my sole focus had been on him.

Donovan's eyes snapped open, his darkest desires and fantasies running wild with me through his mind. That bewilder stare that all my victims felt after I had cut their pleasurable vision short, only brought a devilish smirk to my lips.

That's why it didn't surprise me in the slightest when Brice stopped me from retreating down below into the basement, my booty shorts already on once again.

"There's a private show being requested by an individual for you," Brice was already counting the extra money I was bringing in for him tonight. "He's in the second room, name's Donovan."

"Oh, is it?" I asked, wandering towards the private rooms and leaving Brice behind to fan himself with oodles of cash in his slimy paws.

I grasped the handle of the door, pushing it inwards and stepping into the intimately-lit red and black room. I shut the door behind me, Donovan's eyes already undressing my body. He stood near the bed, expecting to have me tonight.

Too bad he was about to get more than he bargained for.

You see, ever since I killed my master, you would think I would enjoy having sex with these humans as I stole their life force. Having complete and utter control over them. No, I had not slept with any of them since I was cast out and left alone on this godforsaken dirt pile.

That is a damn fucking long time to go without sex...but visions of my past brought back horrific memories, not wanting to feel or be treated that way again.

Besides...no human could ever pleasure me. They're greedy and only take, giving nothing in return so long as they got their jollies off.

"Donovan?" I asked cutely, my shy smile intriguing him. "Did you enjoy my dance tonight?"

Donovan's eyes were clouded with lust, watching my every step as I made my way towards him. "Y-yes, very much so," he replied, not sure exactly what he had gone through.

"Were you thinking about me?" I asked, standing in front of him and placing one of my hands on the side of his face, blinking my eyelashes longingly at him.

Donovan breathed out, my touch overwhelming him, "H-how'd y-you know?"

"I had this funny suspicion," I whispered, placing both of my hands on his chest and pushing him down gently onto the ebony silk sheets.

What, he looks like he can't be more than twenty... twenty-one at most...? At least I wouldn't be taking that much away from him.

My eyes glinted, placing each of my legs on either side of his, straddling his hips. Donovan watched me in awe as I trailed my fingers over his white t-shirt. He tore it off quicker than I had seen most men do. My fingernails raked over his body, bring forth another shudder.

I could already feel his hard member against my own sex through the thin booty shorts. I bit my lip, watching him carefully as I began to grind slowly on his arousal.

"F-fuck!" He was already feeling the effects of my body against his. Working him over, Donovan didn't like having a woman above him, taking hold of my hips and flipping me beneath of him. He immediately began to slip his hand down into my shorts.

I sighed in irritation and a small growl escaped my lips before I whispered into his ear, biting on his earlobe, "That's not how it works love."

A surprised groan left his lips as he found himself beneath of me once again, dumbfounded at my strength over him. The intense sexual desires I was feeling from him, enveloped my body. I wasn't about to let him have me, as I wouldn't be able to control my will to devour his soul.

Our lips connected, his groans only causing further arousal. I sucked his bottom lip between my teeth, a sharp breath coming from him as my tongue darted in between his parted lips.

Suddenly pulling back, I leaned over him, locking my eyes with his. He didn't feel fear or pain as my eyes shifted to an electric blue sheen, holding his jaw in place with my hand. His mouth opened, his eyes closing as his breathing quickened.

That's it.

My mouth was inches above his, feeling his energy transfer from himself to me, sucking away his life in mere seconds. I felt revitalized, my mouth shut as I released my grip on his jaw.

Donovan was out cold, the shock too much for his mortal body. At least he didn't have sex with me, not that I'd let him...or I'd be seriously screwed if hunters decided to descend here in Portland, Oregon.

"Don't worry, love..." I murmured, watching his eyes shift underneath of his closed lids, "It'll all seem just like a dream, though, you will think you've had sex with me."

With that, I left the room, making my way to the basement to change and head home for the night. With the money I just brought in for Brice, he wouldn't have any objections to me leaving early.

It was 12:47 AM as I left the Dv8 Strip Club in my dark jeans, coming over the tops of my low-heeled boots. My long-sleeved raven shirt was hidden beneath my leather jacket, glancing down the street that leads to the apartments I resided within.

I flipped my hood up, stray strands of my black hair billowed softly in the gentle breeze. The eerie howling in the distance sent a shiver through my body, a simple reminder that vampires weren't the only creatures that lived in this world.

Vampires.

I was only aware of the one coven that resided just outside of the city limit.

I could feel powerful energy coming from the other side of town. Whether they were rogues or part of the coven, I had no fucking idea...all I knew for sure; I was not going to stick around long enough to find out.

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