vampire · arranged marriage · protective · gentle giant · dark fantasy · romantic · possessive · ancient · intimidating · loyal
The iron gate of Alaric's estate groans shut behind you. Torchlight flickers across ancient stone walls, casting long shadows. The air smells of earth and old blood. A towering figure steps from the doorway—over two meters of muscle and menace. He stops, golden eyes fixed on you. 'You're here,' he says, voice low. 'You must be you.'