I rub my sore bruise with my hand and wince a little when I put too much pressure on it. With a heavy sigh, I put my hand down and just try to enjoy the warm sun hitting my skin as much as possible.

Memories of yesterday's incident pops into my mind as I pick up a white flower growing through the nicely trimmed grass.

Witnessing Alexander punch the guard in the jaw with so much anger just because he touched me...made me feel some type of comfort towards him.

I felt bad for the rude guard but at the same time he got what he deserved. His mouth was dripping thick blood as he left the room in a hurry and it made me want to help him.

But the problem was that this time I wasn't trying to escape. I felt like I was being smothered by Alexander's room so I just wanted to get some fresh air.

I peeked outside the window and saw the beautiful garden not too far away, so I was going to wait for Alexander and ask if I could look at it. But, I couldn't wait any longer so I left.

The garden was so beautiful the first time I saw it and I just wanted to lay back on the grass and inhale the fresh air but suddenly I was attacked to the ground.

The heavy guard hit me just because I was trying to push him off. He grabbed me too roughly and practically left marks on my fragile body.

I rub my arm and shake yesterday's events away. As I look around the garden that's filled with tall fruit trees and beautiful flowers, I can't help but think that maybe I should still try to escape this place again.

It's not safe for me here but Alexander's actions confuses my mind every time I think about it.

He's protective over me and in a way I love it. Anybody would love to feel protected by a handsome man but not in this way.

I lay back on the grass and close my eyes to control my frustration.

"Are you enjoying the nice weather?"

I opened my eyes and balanced myself on my elbows. I turned my head and saw an unfamiliar man standing beside me.

He was a bit pale and had deep bags under his emotionless eyes. His posture stood tall as he watched me with a slight smile on his smooth face.

Was he another one of Alexander's guards?

"Who are you?" I asked and stood up as I did.

The man eyed me and seemed amused at my sudden discomfort of his presence. He stepped closer towards me causing me to take a step back in return.

"Just a close friend. The real question here is, why is your hair so white like that?" the man chuckled and grabbed a strand of my hair.

He twisted the piece of hair with two fingers and smiled as he observed it. I immediately felt uncomfortable at how close he was.

He had a weird aroma coming off of him and it made me turn my head, causing my strand of hair to fall from his fingers.

"I have to go." I said once I got the urge to run back to the safety of Alexander's room.

I walked by the unfamiliar man but didn't get too far away. He was in front of me before I knew it and I was being pushed back.

"What the hell are you doing?" I asked as the man stood in front of me with a serious look.

"I wasn't done talking to you." he simply replied.

I bit my lip nervously and glanced at the house that was so close in view now. If I ran fast enough I would make it inside safely.

"I mean you can try to run but I don't see the point of it." the man spoke like if reading my mind.

"What do you want from me?" I asked annoyed.

He let out a small laugh and stood close to me once again. His cold fingers landed on my cheek and made me look at his face up close.

The pale man wasn't bad looking but he had something off about him.

"My name is Max you little rude human. I never expected to see such a strange haired boy." he spoke boldly as I brushed his hand away.

"Well, you did. I need to leave now.." I rushed and finally ran away from Max.

The house was in close view and all I needed to do was pass through the fruit trees that were so close together.

I ran up to the front door and opened it in a hurry. I rushed inside and made my way upstairs to where Alexander's room was but I knew he wouldn't be there so I ran instead towards his office.

I didn't bother to knock and immediately found him sitting on his chair, talking on the phone.

He eyed me suspiciously as I tried to catch my breath.

"I'll have to call you back Ethan. Send my regards to your partner." Alexander spoke to the phone and then placed it back in it's spot.

"Did something happen?" Alexander questioned as he got up from his seat and approached me.

He stood in front of me and gently grabbed my chin to make me look at him. I saw worry in his eyes as I stayed quiet.

As I was about to speak the door suddenly opened and Max stepped inside like it was no problem at all. Without realizing it I stepped closer to Alexander and felt his hand make it's way towards my waist.

"What are you doing here Max.?" Alexander questioned with his strict voice.

I pressed myself closer to him and felt protected now that I was in his arms. Max smirked as he watched Alexander and I.

"I just came for a visit is all. I didn't know you were keeping a pet." Max replied and pointed at me.

Before Alexander said anything he grabbed my hand and guided me towards his chair. He sat down and made me sit on his lap with him. I felt embarrassed in this position but I didn't do anything against it.

"Luke is not my pet. Now tell me the real reason you're here." Alexander told Max with a hint of anger clear in his voice.

I relaxed my head on his firm chest and let Alexander wrap his arms around my stomach.

"Well, I was wondering if you needed help cleaning out your little room where you keep the humans. " Max replied and looked straight at me.

I felt nauseous at the mention of the horrible room. That was the reason I ran away in the first place and right now I felt like doing it again..

"Leave my house!." Alexander practically yelled but I felt his thumb caress the top of my hand to comfort me.

It calmed me down a bit but I saw Max narrow his eyes, "That's rude of you brother but I have better things to do anyways. I'll let you continue playing with your pet." he said with a smirk.

Brother?

Max walked out of the room and closed the door with a loud slam. It became quiet and I turned my head to look at Alexander.

"Don't worry about him, Luke. I promise I won't let him hurt you." he assured me and I could tell he was serious by the way he looked into my eyes.

He leaned down and quickly pressed his lips on mine catching me off guard.

I parted my lips and let his tongue enter my mouth. I ran my fingers through his black hair and let myself get lost in his gentle touch..

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...

I layed on the soft bed with my eyes wide open with fear. Screams echoed through the house and I didn't understand what was happening.

I turned around and saw Alexander was no longer beside me. He had fallen asleep with me not too long ago and even held me as we did.

But now his spot was empty and it worried me that the screams had something to do with him. I climbed out of bed and slipped on my slippers before I made my way towards the door.

I pressed my ear against the door and tried to hear what was happening. It was silent now so I opened the door and stepped out into the hallway.

It was three in the morning and I truly wondered what was causing the horrible screams. The person sounded like they were in horrible pain.

I quietly made my way downstairs and stopped when it was completely dark. Fear coursed through my body as there was no sign of life around.

Should I go back to bed and pretend I didn't hear the screams? I think any normal person would do that so that's what I was about to do until a gagging scream was heard closer to me.

I swallowed hard and decided to just see where the screaming was coming from. I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep either way.

So, I followed the noise and was not surprised to see that it lead towards the room I never wanted to set a foot in again..

The door was slighty open and there was a bright light shinning out of it. My mind told me to return back to bed and forget the whole situation but another part of me was curious.

I approached the wooden door and slightly peeked inside.

I looked around and tried not to look at the disgusting human bodies hanging like meat. I noticed Alexander was by a table with his arms crossed.

Everything seemed normal until I saw Max coming out of a different room and dragged a beaten up Lily by her hair.

I stayed frozen in my spot as Max placed her on the medal table. Lily cried out and tried to fight as best as she could. She screamed once we both saw Max with a knife.

Alexander just stood and watched the whole scene play in front of his eyes. I wanted to run inside and stop them but my body wouldn't move.

Lily screamed out a screeching cry once I saw Max slice her stomach open. Blood gushed out of her body like a waterfall soon after.

My mouth was dried and all I wanted to do was scream like the poor girl and run away, but my body was just too shocked to do anything but tremble.

I could feel tears cover my eyes as Alexander stood there and didn't do anything to stop his brother's horrible acts.

Was Alexander this cruel?

I stayed silent and saw Max give Alexander a champagne glass filled with Lily's blood. They drank from their glass in pure pleasure and I even noticed the way Alexander's eyes changed once he drank from his glass.

Was I going to be next in their little games? Was I going to end up where Lily now layed lifeless...?

"Luke..."

I looked up once I heard my name be called. I saw Max and Alexander now staring at me.

I'm officially dead.

But what surprised me was the frown that formed on Alexander's handsome face once he saw me...