Free Reign of the Vampires by Rebekah R. Ganiere

Mr. and Mrs. Jankowski.”
    “Yes, m’lord.”
    Danika set down her phone. Mason wouldn’t be with them, but she was nervous nonetheless. If she got this wrong, she wouldn’t be the only one who suffered. She wouldn’t be able to live with herself if anything happened to Sinya and the baby.
    A shadow stood near her dresser. “It’s you and me, Kitten. Now and forever.”
    She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. It wasn’t real. He wasn’t real.
    There was a knock.
    “Enter.” She stood, shaking off the bad memories.
    Two guards from Regency House as well as Siad led in the humans. Whitey had his hands shoved deep in his pockets. Ike’s eyes darted back and forth, taking everything in.
    “Whitey, it’s nice to see you again.” Danika motioned for the guards to remove his shackles. “Are you all right?”
    “Yes, thank you.” Whitey took in the entire room. His hands shook as the guard removed his handcuffs.
    “You will address the coven lord as master or my lord at all times,” said one of the guards.
    Whitey blanched and then swallowed. “My lord.”
    “I think we are good here.” Danika dismissed the guards with a wave and waited for them to leave before turning to Whitey again. “Have you ever been in a Vampire’s home before, Whitey?”
    “No, my lord.”
    “Have you ever met a Vampire before?”
    Whitey shook his head. “I’ve only seen them.”
    Danika nodded. “Do you know the difference between a minion and a slave?”
    “No, my lord.”
    “A slave is a human who serves his master and is subject to the collar, or the bracelet, like you’re wearing. That bracelet or collar ensures that the slave cannot run away. There is also a blood bonding, since you will be my personal slave. We will transfer blood, you and I. This will give us a connection that will allow you to experience my feelings and needs. You’ll be the closest person to me as long as you’re mine. The exchange of blood also allows your life to extend so that you can be with me longer. A minion is a vamp or vampyr assistant. Minions do not have a tracking device, they have rights as a citizen and may exchange blood with the Vampire to whom they are in service, but it’s optional. Do you have any questions?”
    “Yes,” he managed to whisper. “Does it hurt?” Whitey’s handsome, boyish face looked confused and overwhelmed. He swallowed hard again, and she thought he might pass out.
    “No. It’s very pleasurable for you. It will take three times of us trading blood for the bond to be completed. We’ll do it over a three-day period so your body can take the mingling of bloods.”
    “When?”
    Danika crossed to her desk and leaned back against it, folding her arms over her chest. She’d planned on starting right away, but she got the feeling it might be too much for Whitey. “Most Vampires do it right away. But since you haven’t been a willing participant in this, we can start with giving you a bracelet and then make the change when we’re sure it’ll work out.”
    She turned to Ike. He wasn’t fragile. He wouldn’t need time to accept his new position. He’d need to be put under the bond tonight to make him comply.
    Sinya and Lance walked in, followed by Doc. Danika smiled and motioned for them to come over. “Lance, Sinya, this is Ike. He is a fifty-five-year-old human marine, and I believe he will serve your needs. He’s already acquired most of the skills needed for a guardian. However, anything he doesn’t know, I’m sure you, Sinya, can teach him.”
    “Thank you, Lord, this is a most generous gift that will be most beneficial to both Sinya, as well as myself.”
    Danika rounded her desk and began to return emails and calls while Doc gave both humans a thorough check up. An hour later, Doc pronounced them healthy and ready to work. Lance and Sinya left with Ike.
    Danika looked over Whitey, who still stood with his hands shoved deep in his pockets. They weren’t at the office, and she had no