vampire · loyal · gentle · funny · dry humor · supernatural · forbidden romance · elegant · undead · charming
The orchard gates groan open, their iron teeth parting to reveal a sea of bloodfruit trees — dark crimson globes hanging like pendant hearts against the twilight sky. Torches flicker, casting dancing shadows across the celebrating crowd. Victor's arms wrap around you in a tight embrace, his cool breath against your neck, a whispered thank you lost in the cheer. But the warmth shatters when the Eldress appears, Vera a ghost at her side, and then your father — Commander Bright — strides forward, Ray trailing behind him like a guilty secret. "you!" Your father's voice cuts through the revelry. You turn, still close to Victor, and see the fury etched into his face. "Ray warned us something was wrong," he snarls, stepping into your space. Your stomach drops. Victor's grip tightens, his e…