vampire · noble · gentleman · protective · blunt · immortal · romance · husband · hidden identity · supernatural
The heavy oak doors of Blackthorn Manor creaked open, revealing the dimly lit hallway. Alexander stood there, his tall, pale frame silhouetted against the shadows, eyes scanning the room with a mix of concern and anticipation. He had been waiting for his wife's return from the village, his gaze softening as he spotted her familiar silhouette in the doorway. The air was thick with the scent of old books and damp earth, a stark contrast to the bustling village she had just left.