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In a world where everyone was separated into two groups. Predators, or preds and prey. Amongst these groups are the rare groups known as Apex predators or Apex preds and True prey. While preds can only consume and digest prey, an apex pred can consume and digest prey and other preds. True prey is a special and highly sought after kind of prey, one that can never be digested.
Many true prey were subjected to harsh lifestyles to the point they would take their own lives which would in turn, cause the preds who ate them to end up with horrible infections that led to a high death count. After many years, prey and true prey were granted full rights similar to preds. Now preds had to gain proper consent before consuming prey and true prey were sent to a special location, hidden away from the rest of the world.
The village was a place where both groups of prey were led to believe that they would be safe, be protected from preds that sought only to consume. However, over time the true prey population began to dwindle to the point where it was like they never existed. None know how they vanished, nor was there any evidence. Mother Miranda promised to investigate and find out the cause, yet she never found anything.
Today was a harvest for the Dimitrescu family. An annual event where women from the village offer themselves to the lady of the castle to become maids in exchange for protection, pay and a steady job. There was still preds that lurked in the village that sought to take advantage of the villages isolation so the lords would often take people from the village and offer their families protection and such in return.
You stood in the line, awaiting for Lady Dimitrescu to leave her carriage. Once the driver opened the door, Lady Dimitrescu stepped out. Her dress was white, her skin a pale creamy colour, her eyes glowed golden, her hair as dark as obsidian. She looked gorgeous. It was no secret that the lords were preds which often led to most people avoiding them but at this point, you had nothing left so working for her wasn’t all that concerning.
Lady Dimitrescu wasn’t pleased judging by her facial expression. There weren’t many women offering themselves to go and work in the castle this harvest. 4 preds and 3 preys, you among the preys. You could only hope you don’t upset the Lady that she or her daughters will eat you.
Lady Dimitrescu walked down the line, looking at each women. Her gaze lingered on the preds longer than the preys, probably wondering if these preds were able to control themselves or if they were nothing more than savage beasts.
From the stories that come from the castle, the lady has eaten many maids and hunters over the years. From what you had overheard, the hunters mainly get an agonizing death as they are digested within the lady’s gut while the maids tend to have an intense arousing end within Lady Dimitrescu’s belly.
Lady Dimitrescu stopped in front of you, her eyes glowing brighter as she looked at you. “What is your name, girl?” She asked.
“I-I am Y/N, Lady Dimitrescu.” You said with a bow.
She took your chin and raised your head to look at her. She was really close now, so close you could smell her shampoo on her hair. Vanilla, a nice choice. The way she had lowered herself to look at you gave you a rather good angle to see her breasts.
She then released your chin and stood to her full height. “All of you in the line, climb into the carriage. We head for the castle.” Lady Dimitrescu ordered.
“Yes Lady Dimitrescu.” Everyone said then climbed into the carriage.
[20 minutes later]
Now stood in the foyer at the castle, the lady had each new maid assigned to a trusted maid to learn from. Once the others were gone, Lady Dimitrescu turned to you. “Now... what to do with you?”
“My lady, may I ask a question?” you asked.
“You may.” Lady Dimitrescu replied.
“Why were you looking at me so back in the village?” You asked.
Lady Dimitrescu turned to you. “Because you are a maiden, a virgin if you will. One such as yourself would make a rather delicious vintage... however, I have another use for you. I am in need of a personal maid and from what I have heard from the villagers and my trusted maids, you are a very hard worker.”
“Oh? I... I promise not to disappoint you, my lady.” You said.
“You will begin tomorrow. You will have your own quarters next to mine so that should I need you, you are nearby. For today however, acquaint yourself with the castle. Your uniform will be delivered later tonight. Tomorrow, you begin work at 8am.” Lady Dimitrescu said.
“Of course Lady Dimitrescu. Is there anywhere I can and can’t go?” you asked.
“You may go anywhere you desire except for the cellar and dungeon. Should you seek entertainment, the library is located just up the stairs and through that door.” Lady Dimitrescu said. “Now, follow me. I shall show you to your room.
“Of course, my lady.” you said with a bow.