Free Initiation by H. N. Sieverding Page B

Addison extended her hand, shaking Amanda’s. "Welcome to the family."
    "Are you—" Amanda was going to comment on Addison’s appearance, but Nicolette and Victoria pulled her away before she could finish.
    They led Amanda away and redressed her as they had Addison. While they were gone, Addison laid her head back and curled up into a loose ball, falling asleep before they returned. Christian looked over at her, but his eyes didn’t linger long, instead turning to the women coming back into the room.
    Christian motioned for Nicolette to wake Addison up and for Victoria to bring Amanda to him. Nicolette quickly moved over to Addison, making her sit down with the others so they could watch the initiation.
    A young woman walked past Addison, her bare arm brushing against her and making her jump. Whimpering softly, she tried not to wail loudly as she fell into Nicolette’s arms and began to cry. She could smell the blood of Amanda’s first kill and desperately wanted a taste.
    Nicolette held Addison close as they sat on the floor ahead of Christian and Amanda, Nicolette kissing Addison’s hair softly. "It’s all right, my dear. Shh …" Cooing to her, Nicolette tried to calm Addison down, her nervous gaze focusing on Christian, who was watching her interaction with Addison closely. "You have to resist it. The Master will feed you soon, just be patient."
    Addison’s face streamed with tears as she pulled at Nicolette’s shirt. "I’m so hungry. I’m so hungry." Addison repeated the phrase a few more times, with each sentence her words getting softer and softer until finally fading. Resting her head on Nicolette’s chest, Addison’s attention turned back to Christian, who was now speaking to Amanda.
    He was whispering softly in her ear, holding her shoulder and guiding her as he had done with Addison. He bit the woman’s wrist, putting it to Amanda’s mouth and making her drink. The loving look in Amanda’s eyes as she gazed up at Christian set something off within the starving mad Addison. A deep jealousy blazed inside her as she watched them interact, overpowering the urge she had to feed. She was going to stand up and bolt, but Nicolette and Victoria held her down and wouldn’t let her leave.
    Looking up at the women, Christian’s expression was hard as he rubbed Amanda’s back gently, trying to block out Addison’s whimpers. Amanda had no idea what was going on because she was absorbed in feeding. He slowly leaned over and bit the woman’s neck, sucking out some of her blood. His attention wasn’t focused on feeding, his eyes were watching Addison as she flailed in Nicolette’s arms, Victoria cooing to her and trying to calm her down.
    After a few seconds, Christian turned his attention back to Amanda. He gently redirected her to the woman’s neck. She bit where instructed, drinking a little before slowly turning her head to Christian. There was a dazed look on her face as she beamed at him lovingly.
    He smiled back at her, one of his hands going to her hair and grabbing some of it gently before letting it slowly slip through his fingers. His touch was making her swoon, a great look of love on her perfect features as he whispered in her ear.
    Christian’s attention was entirely focused on Amanda, and the scene was driving Addison mad. This emotion was incredible, and Addison couldn’t control it. Her connection to Christian was stronger than anyone else’s, his presence fueling the terrible flame inside her. Seeing Addison’s rage made Christian smirk, her jealousy pleased him. His gaze met Addison’s as he slowly bent down and pressed his lips against Amanda’s neck.
    Addison had stopped struggling and had sank to her knees, giant tears falling from her bright eyes. Nicolette pushed Addison’s face into her chest, hiding Christian from her view. Addison wrapped her arms around Nicolette’s waist as she sobbed. Nicolette rested her cheek against Addison’s head, speaking softly and trying to