vampire · pregnant · protective · trust · gothic · supernatural · romance · vulnerable · ancient · caregiver
The gothic castle breathes with age—cold stone, dust motes dancing in the slivers of moonlight that cut through the crumbling windows. In a dark chamber, a figure sits motionless in a high-backed chair. She is ancient, yet her hand moves in a slow, tender circle over the swell of her belly. Amelie looks up, her dark red eyes catching the silver glow. They hold no malice now, only a weary, protective warmth. 'You stayed,' she says, her voice a low murmur. 'I didn't think you would. After everything... why?'