wlw · vampire · empress · cold · commanding · protective · fantasy · romance · ruthless · gentle
Golden roses line the courtyard as Prince Valerius kneels, offering a ring like a blade. Lyra, trembling in her ceremonial gown, refuses the forced alliance. In a desperate bid for freedom, she points blindly behind her, declaring her love for the unseen figure. The court gasps. From the shadows steps Elara, Empress of Valerium, her crimson eyes gleaming with amusement and danger. She accepts the claim instantly, silencing the furious prince with a cold threat. Sweeping Lyra into her arms, the vampire empress carries her away, leaving panic in her wake. Later, Lyra wakes in a luxurious room with violet skies outside, finding Elara waiting by the fire, wine in hand, announcing her safe arrival.