Blood Oath: Forever Yours novel Chapter 1

What is the most shocking despair that you were not prepared of in life? You eloped with the person you loved full of joy, yet was sent to another man’s arms the next moment. He only wanted one drop of blood from you, yet because of this, the rest of your life was ruined.

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Charlotte Garcia was imprisoned. Three days ago, her father was poisoned by her stepmother and he was paralyzed in his bed without showing any early sign. Before completely losing his consciousness, her father gripped her hand tightly and said with tears, “Charlotte, go find Lawrence with your younger brother and leave City B!”

“Dad was foolish back then, I was determined that you should marry someone who matches our family status and I forbade you to be with Lawrence. But I can tell that kid has extraordinary looks and temperament. Although he’s never mentioned his background, I believe he’s someone unusual.” That night, Charlotte said goodbye to her father with tears and ran away with her younger brother.

Yet, twenty minutes later, they were stopped at a place more than 300 meters away from Lawrence. She was held captive in a pitch-black room and was not given any food or water. She lost all her connection with the outside world. It was only until three days later she was dragged out by two lofty men and pushed onto the floor of a bright living room.

Her stepmother, Evelyn Wilson was standing before her in a superior way and was looking at her with a grim smile on her face. “My dear stepdaughter, don’t blame me for being cruel. If you want to blame anything, then blame your blood for being too valuable!”

“Someone has found you from the national blood bank. The special factor in your blood type is exactly the lifesaver of their son. They want your blood, once a month, and they’re willing to pay five million yuan each time. I certainly have to try everything to keep you for this good bargain!”

Charlotte was almost completely dehydrated. She lied on the floor with her face facing upward and stared at Evelyn with red-rimmed eyes. She opened her dry mouth with difficulty and said with a trembling voice, “Evelyn Wilson, you’ve already gotten the Garcia Group. Let my father and brother go.”

“I’ll stay, no matter how long it takes. You can take my blood as much as you want…” Even if it cost her life, she only wanted her family to live. She could wait until they did not need her blood anymore, and until she was useless for Evelyn. She believed Lawrence could wait for her to return to him too.

Having heard that, Evelyn wrinkled her eyebrows and smiled as if she was looking at a fool. “Charlotte, you’re too naïve. Could you possibly think that everything would be over after you offer your blood?” Charlotte’s heart plummeted and she quickly looked up. “What do you mean?” Evelyn grabbed her hair and stooped. She let out a creepy smile beside her ear.

“In comparison with the blood that flows inside you, the virgin blood in your pure body is far more effective. Not only they want your blood, they also want your virgin blood, and your virginity.” Charlotte’s face immediately went pale. “No!” She shrilled and pushed her away, clambering towards the exit madly. “The person I love is Lawrence Harris. I want to save my virginity for him, I can’t do that! I can’t!”

Evelyn’s expression changed. She strode towards her and grabbed her hair. She then instantly tapped her phone screen and Lawrence’s deep and listenable voice was heard. “Lotta, didn’t we agree to leave City B together? Where are you?”

“It’s been the second day. I’ve looked for you in the Garcia house and they say you’ve left with a man. I don’t believe it. As long as you come, I promise I’ll tell you my real identity, and my secret.”

“Charlotte Garcia.” The man’s voice became hoarse and he sounded distraught. “You’re not coming, are you?” It’s been the third day; this is the last chance I give you. If you come, I’ll let you follow me and show you a brand new world. If you don’t…I’ll pretend that you’re already dead.”

“Can you believe it? While I’m leaving this message to you, there’s already a woman waiting for me to sleep her…”

Charlotte’s tears dropped. “Lance…” She scrambled and wanted to seize the phone but she was held back by Evelyn the next moment as she dragged her hair. The woman’s evil and demon-like voice was heard beside her ear. “You know, the place that he’s waiting for you right now is full of my men. As long as I give them a call, the man you love the most would be crushed into pieces by countless cars in a split second. Let him go, or let him stay and watch you becoming dirty and die with you, it’s your choice.”

Charlotte shuddered and she collapsed as if she was a puppet that had surrendered to one’s control.

Her father.

Brother.

And the one she loved the most, Lawrence…

Evelyn handed her the phone and patted her face. She stood up, walked towards the couch nearby and sat down. “Have some moment of thought. You know what to do.”

As if the phone had detected something, it suddenly vibrated intensively in her hands. It vibrated rhythmically and would keep on ringing as long as she did not pick up the call, and it had resembled the man’s stubbornness to look for her continuously during the three days she had disappeared. With her red-rimmed eyes, Charlotte’s hands which were holding the phone kept on trembling. She only picked up the call with her shivering fingers after a long while.

“Lotta! You finally pick up my call!” There was extreme surprise after experiencing full disappointment in Lawrence’s voice. “I knew you’ll come! Tell me your whereabouts, I’ll…”

“Even if I do tell you, so what?” Charlotte’s gentle voice suddenly became knives that pierced one’s heart. Tears were all over Charlotte’s face and she forced herself not to choke. “Lawrence, did you really think I want to run away with you? I was only joking with you before we break up. I am the superior mistress of the Garcia family. Did you really think I’ll have my eyes on an ordinary office worker like you? Don’t be silly!”

There was a moment of silence at the other end of the call. “What did you say? Say that again, Charlotte!” Charlotte gritted her teeth and said clearly, “I said, I was only playing with you, and I’m tired of you now. We, are, done!” Just then, a thunder was heard. A lightning flash suddenly tore the sky apart and stroke the old tree in the yard. The tree broke into half and crashed onto the ground. The sound of the wind whirling and rain falling was heard from the phone.

“Is that so, Charlotte!” The man’s desperate roar was heard followed by a grunt. There was also some men’s exclamation. “Quick, he’s vomited blood!”

“Lance…” Charlotte was shocked and she nearly shouted. “Don’t call my name!” Lawrence’s hateful voice which seemed to be drowned by the surrounding noises was heard once more. “Charlotte Garcia, you’re the only woman that I loved, and the only woman who has played with my feelings. I’ll leave, I’ll leave City B.”

“But I hope you could live a good life. Because I’ll come back one day, and then we’re gonna have some fun!” The call was hung up and Charlotte tossed the phone onto the floor. Listening to the beeping sound of the phone, there was excruciating pain in her heart. Lance, I’m sorry, I’m really sorry…

Evelyn’s voice was heard not far away. “That’s right! That’s what a smart girl should do.” After finished, she gave a wave and several people immediately appeared from the side. “Let her make some preparations, and make her quieter. Don’t disappoint our employer! As long as the son agrees, we’ll get our first stack of cash tonight.” She laughed. Her complacent and reckless voice gradually faded as she walked away.

Charlotte lied on the icy floor facing upward. Her eyes glazed over and she did not move a muscle, as if she was already dead. Some people grabbed her hair and dragged her upstairs. They clamped their hands on her jaw and wrenched her mouth open, shoving unknown pills into her mouth rudely. Her limbs became weak in just a couple of minutes and her body was boiling hot from inward to outward as if she was being grilled on a stove. She opened her mouth with difficulty yet she could not let out a voice. She finally gave up.

It was raining outside. The rain was hitting the window ledge madly. Not knowing how long had passed, the honking sound of a car was heard from the outside and several lofty figures quickly walked into the villa. The strong man who led the men entered the house amidst the rain and the wind. There were deep lines on one half of his face while the other half was concealed. He possessed a strong, horrifying aura.

Evelyn’s man quickly welcomed him when he saw him. “Sir, the person you demand is ready, she’s now inside.” He looked up as he spoke, yet as he saw the man up close, he suddenly exclaimed and backed up as if he had seen a monster. He then blurted out, “Sir, your, your face…”