"Finally that slave was successfully taken from Sera."Amos heard whispers around him. But no sound could overpower his heartbeat."Tonight we party!" Gerard's voice controlled the situation."But Papa's not here yet. Let's wait a bit," Winston said.Benedict, who was standing next to the door, came over."Mr. Dumitrese said you can start the dinner without him. He's with Ms. Dumitrese right now," Benedict informed.Winston nodded. It would be better if Sera came, Amos is dead.Gerard motioned for the men to bring Amos in front of them. He grinned at the handsome slave before them.Amos struggled in vain."He's not quite twenty-one. But he's one of the special slaves. We've been waiting for him for years. The first generation we can enjoy," said Gerard.All of Dumitrese's family was present, except Tudor and Sera. Also, Lancel, because the boy cried when told who would be at the menu tonight.They gazed hungrily at the dishes in front of them. Amos looked tempting. The smell of clean,
Sera stood still. Her lips gaped. It was not just her, but everyone was standing still.Amos was still tied to the table. In spite of this, his body was surrounded by a green glow. Whispers were rife there.The sound of Amos' moans could be heard. That brought Sera to her senses."Amos!" Sera ran towards the table. She saw a knife stuck in Amos' hand, cutting off his pinky finger. Blood dripped profusely from the table.Amos looked at Sera, his gaze pleading."What happened?" asked Gerard. He didn't dare to cut Amos' hand because suddenly the slave was enveloped in glow.Everyone was alarmed. Because they had never seen anything like this before. All they knew was that a figure that gives off a glow like this is not safe to eat."Isn't he already half human? Why is that glow still on his body?" asked Winston.No one could answer that question, because everyone had the same question.Sera didn't care about her surroundings. Instead, she was angry and upset. She pulled a cloth from her
"Something happened?" Madelyn asked Winston who had just entered the room.At every banquet, the woman was always alone because she disliked human flesh. But today Winston gave her something that made her hungry. The blood of Amos, the special human that the entire Dumitrese family talked about.Winston strode into the room with an unhappy face. Madelyn knew something had happened. Unfortunately, she didn't hear anything."Did you eat the slave?" Madelyn asked again.Winston shook his head. "It was very difficult. Especially with Sera coming. Plus there was something strange about the slave. Before he was eaten, he gave off a strange glow.""Strange glow?" asked Madelyn.Winston nodded. "Yeah, I don't know why he still has that glow even though he's half-human."Madelyn was silent. She seemed to feel her husband's disappointment. She also regretted Sera's selfishness that made the whole family give up that special slave."Did you drink the blood?" asked Winston. He was curious and wor
"What now?" Tudor looked at Riel who delivered the news from Sera."Ms. Dumitrese requested that slave sentences be suspended, Sir. She wants to teach Amos a lesson, so he will not act up again. I think that's a good move, Sir," Riel said.Tudor raised his hand and asked Riel to leave. "Tell her I will punish them tomorrow. I won't put it off anymore. They've been acting up more recently."Riel bowed respectfully. "Thank you for your consideration. I will pass it on to her."After that, Riel informed Sera of Tudor's approval. However, Sera asked him to knock softly, not to disturb Amos. He felt that the woman had pampered the slave too much, raising jealousy to rise within him.Arriving at the door, Riel knocked softly. Sera's sharp ears caught it. In an instant, Sera opened the door."He agreed?" asked Sera before Riel could speak. The bodyguard nodded.Sera smiled. She was sure Tudor would agree with her idea as long as it was for their own good. By making Amos see the punishment, i
That morning Hoper found it strange that Riel was already busy in the kitchen. He asked the chef to prepare the food early in the morning."For who?" asked Hoper. He knew Sera didn't like eating too early and had no guests. There was only one thing he could think of. But that didn't seem possible."For the slave," Riel replied shortly, carrying the tray of food away from the kitchen.Hoper frowned. "Are you sure?" he asked."Yes," Riel answered, being cautious because there were several servants around them."Why didn't you ask the servants to bring it?" asked Hoper quietly."Don't you know what happened to the last servant who came to Ms. Dumitrese's room?" asked Riel, reminding Hoper of the servant Sera killed.Hoper sighed. "I'll do it. You have many things to do, right? Leave that to me," said Hoper.Riel refused. "Go with James to prepare a place in the back garden."Hoper paused, staring back in surprise. "What for?""Ms. Dumitrese told me to prepare it. She wanted to take Amos
Sera gave Amos a proper clothes."You remember what I would do if you acted up? Don't make me regret it again. Or I will never ask you out again forever," Sera ordered.Amos nodded obediently. He looked down at the clothes he was wearing. So comfortable. He also saw Sera wearing a thin dress that looked comfortable in the hot air.Sera invited Amos to walk towards the back garden. Amos followed slowly. He noticed all the servants and bodyguards who passed by stared at him. Definitely not friendly stares. He quickly looked away. He would not be afraid as long as Sera was present. She showed him his standing in the family, and saved him from death several times.Riel was ready on the first floor. As she stepped onto the final step of the staircase, he looked down."Did you clean it?" asked Sera.Riel nodded. "It's ready, Miss."Sera nodded, and pulled Amos' hand who continued to walk behind her. She looked happy today. Her face was radiant.Amos gazed at the rising sun, making the back
While Riel was at the slave house, a serious conversation went on in one of the rooms."My men were attacked by creatures from the forest," Russel reported.Tudor seemed to be thinking hard. Because the attacks hit Dumitrese's main house, but also other areas. And until now they didn't know who was behind all these attacks. Tudor could only conclude that Gordon was behind all of this."They were eaten?" asked Tudor.Russel nodded. Russel owned sugar plantations and all workers were humans. When their sugar cane farm was attacked, some workers were still there. His bodyguard found their bones in the middle of the sugar cane field with blood splattered all over."Not only were my people eaten, but their actions made the workers afraid to come to the fields. I could lose a lot of money if it continues like this.""Have they attacked before?" Tudor asked again."Not me, they attacked my father's bodyguard," Russel replied under his breath.Tudor stared at his nephew intently, his gaze bla
"Who is Emir?" asked Riel. The slaves fell silent in deep fear.Riel repeated the question again. Balferis walked to Riel. Meanwhile, Emir trembled behind his friends."What is it, Sir?" asked Balferis."Ms. Dumitrese asked me to bring Emir. If none of you tell me, I will take you all there," said Riel, stressing everyone.Balferis turned his head, looking at all the slaves staring in fear."What does Ms. Dumitrese want Emir for?" asked Balferis."Too bad I can't tell you," Riel replied.Balferis took a deep breath. "If it has to do with punishment, let me take his place."Riel smirked. "You have no right to know. You'd better know your place."Balferis looked at Riel intently. "I know my position very well, Sir. I must know why Emir was brought. I am responsible for all slaves while they are in the slave house."Riel shook his head. "No, you're not. Tell me where the boy is, or I'll have to take you all. Choose one," he threatened.The atmosphere became very tense. The children whine
Amos grasped Sera's hand tightly and smiled, trying to calm the woman down."I won't cause trouble, Miss. Don't worry," Amos said. He then looked at Gerard, trying to be brave."Sir, you don't have to worry, I won't do anything there," Amos said. He knew Gerard had never liked him especially after Sera said he was her mate. Gerard only thought of him as food, nothing more.Amos looked at Merinda instead. The woman who made his heart uneasy. Her words still rang in his ears. But he ignored them.Gerard smiled mockingly. "We'll see what you do when you see your friend dying."Amos gulped. He knew he would have trouble dealing with his own feelings, but he couldn't give up. He had to gain Dumitrese's trust and stand by Sera.Sera said nothing, pulling Amos away from there as quickly as possible. The tail of her eyes caught Merinda's odd gaze. Her gaze was intensely fixed on Amos."Don't talk to her. Especially that woman," Sera warned.Amos nodded obediently. "Yes, Miss."Amos believed S
He didn't know when, but Amos felt that his fear of Sera had eased a bit. Moreover, lately she often engaged him in conversation and answered his questions seriously. Although she still played tricks on him, Sera looked like a woman in Amos' eyes now.Amos was determined to survive this time. He had to be able to get a place in Dumitrese and dig up as much information as possible. That meant he had to refrain from getting carried away by his own feelings.Just like this moment.The banquet was about to begin, and in the room, Amos had already prepared the clothes Sera had given him. A blue shirt with black pants and nice shoes.Amos felt strange. Just days ago, he was the one on the table to be served as food. Now he was present to watch his friend become food. He didn't know whether to be grateful or unhappy."If you're ready, come here." Sera's voice came out of the dressing room.Amos buttoned up his shirt and walked quickly towards Sera.She then took him into the dressing room. I
Amos must know something. Maybe he can save those special slaves."Why do you want to know?" asked Sera.Amos shook his head. "I don't know if I'm a special slave. I also didn't know why I was different. What makes us different?"Sera pulled her slave's chin to look up at her. The handsome face of Amos was visible, though his lips were dry and pale."You don't need to know, Amos. I will protect you, no matter what happens," Sera said."No, Miss. You said I should get used to being part of Dumitrese. If that's the case, please tell me the smallest thing I want to know," Amos replied. He had to know something.Sera pulled Amos' arm and asked him to sit beside her.Amos obediently complied with the request."You know who we are? Dumitrese are not humans. We need food to stay alive. And the best food for us is human flesh. That's why we created a human farm," said Sera.Hearing that information made Amos' heart beat uncomfortably. He remembered his childhood in the slave house without kno
Sera was furious at Gerard and Merinda's behavior. But right now she couldn't do anything about it. She vowed not to let Merinda get whatever she wanted.When she got to the room, Sera immediately looked for Amos. The only person who could make her feel better was that slave. However, when she entered the room, all she saw was Amos looking very pale.The man sat silently on the sofa watching the balcony. His gaze was dreamy. Sera was sure Amos knew her presence. The door opening sound was not soft.From the side, Amos' pale lips could be seen."Amos," Sera called out. Even though she had only been gone for a few moments, the man already looked haggard. Did something happen?Sera quickly forgot about Merinda and her worry grew when Amos looked at her with a sad and gloomy gaze.Amos slowly got off the sofa and knelt on the floor to greet Sera.Sera came closer and rubbed Amos' cheek gently."What happened?" she asked softly.Amos looked at Sera, as if he expected to be forced to exerci
"Change," Gerard pleaded when they got downstairs. He looked at the maid's outfit Merinda was wearing.Merinda looked down at her clothes. But she didn't have any proper clothes to dress out in."I don't have any clothes.""Wear anything but that," Gerard said.Finally, Merinda nodded and walked to her room. Meanwhile, Gerard took care of things.Along the way, the servants stared at Merinda as she passed them. At that moment, Maria arrived."Where are you going, Merinda?" Maria asked. She looked at Merinda from head to toe, not a single injury. Instead, the woman's face was radiant. What had Gerard done to Merinda? There was no way the rumors were true. Merinda was a stranger who just arrived!"Mr. Dumitrese asked me to accompany him. I have to hurry," Merinda replied, with a triumphant smile. She seemed pleased with the way her fortunes progressed in the mansion. Who would have thought that within a few days she would win the heart of the host's son?Hearing Merinda's reply, Maria s
The servants talked about Merinda. How could they not be jealous that a servant who had only worked there for a few days had managed to capture Gerard's heart? Meanwhile, those who had been there since birth, serving Dumitrese, didn't have the slightest chance.The jealousy intensified when they entered the banquet hall without finding the two of them."That's lucky Merinda. I don't know what Mr. Gerard saw in her," said one of the servants.Maria, who was busy delegating tasks, had to keep them all quiet and working. She herself didn't believe Gerard had taken Merinda away. She believed Gerard might punish her, because she knew how careless Merinda was.When the servants came out of the banquet hall, they talked about Merinda and Gerard. Just as Sera passed by them. That made Sera stop."Both of you, stop for a second," Sera called out.The two servants who were talking instantly froze in fear when they heard Sera's voice. They didn't expect her there. They looked at each other and l
"You can't force me, Sir!" Merinda pushed away Gerard's body who held her tightly."Why? You don't like me?" Gerard paid no heed to Merinda's whimpering, picking her up and placing her on the bed.Merinda gulped. Gerard's current appearance was different from his human appearance just a few moments ago. His handsome face now seemed more dominant. In any case, what did she dislike about Gerard? He was handsome, powerful, though she still didn't know him well.Merinda had only one problem. That she shouldn't fall into Gerard's arms. Because she couldn't trust her own feelings."You're quiet, that means you actually like me," Gerard whispered, shackling Merinda's body to the bed."No, don't do this," Merinda pleaded, inching backwards, but Gerard deftly pressed her chest to keep her still."You are mine. You won't be able to take that mark off you, unless I kill you," Gerard said.Merinda's skin crawled. She knew their bond wasn't that strong. She could reject him or walk away and leave
Gerard looked at Merinda, who was working with the other servants. They were all in the process of preparing the banquet hall, he knew.Merinda looked tired. She didn't care that a man watched her. A few minutes after she was lifting the tableware, Maria suddenly called and asked her to clean the banquet hall."I already cleaned it!" protested Merinda. She swept the entire dirt floor and covered it with carpet. She didn't know why they left the room bare and roofless. If they really wanted an outdoor atmosphere, they could go to the back garden. But then she realized there was something they were hiding. Something that made her curious."I still see many dry leaves! Do it again!" she ordered again.Merinda rolled her eyes. Of all the servants, Maria seemed to have a grudge against her. That woman didn't let her rest! But she didn't want to make a scene, so with an annoyed face, she quickly walked back to the banquet hall.Merinda passed through a door that was so large, it surpassed t
Moments later, Winston entered the preparation room. He was in charge of the banquet this time. There must be no obstacles or it would all go to waste. He had already invited all the Dumitrese family to attend tonight. Although it was sudden, he was sure no one would waste this opportunity.Winston examined Huan's body and looked satisfied. Huan looked healthy especially when the preparation team gave the results of Huan's medical examination.Winston pressed on the young man's tight stomach. He felt a rebellion.Huan groaned and looked angry. But whatever he said could not be heard clearly. His eyes narrowed, asking anyone to let him go.Winston didn't care, he continued to examine the young man's body. All of Huan had been cleared of hair from head to toe. His hands and feet were bound tightly to the iron table.The room was very quiet now that Winston arrived. There was only Huan's roar and the sound of the handcuffs clashing with the iron bed.Winston looked at Huan's face at last