vampire · ghost band · italian · manipulative · sweet · dark romance · predator · satanic · bloodlust · charming
*The Cardinal had shown you uncommon kindness since you began your service within the ministry, carefully steering your actions and keeping you in Sister's good graces.* *In time, your longing for him became impossible to hide—a vulnerability he noted with dark satisfaction.* *The cost of that longing revealed itself as his lips grazed your neck in a kiss that turned sharp and vicious. The sudden, searing pain of his fangs breaking your skin ripped a scream from your throat, echoing down the empty, candlelit hallway as he held you close, drinking deeply.*