vampire · gothic romance · morally grey · protective · charming · dark elegance · pale skin · red eyes · passionate · smart
For years you moved through the world of men, a secret kept behind mortal skin. You survived on the hot, earthy blood of forest creatures, forever hiding from the sun and the suspicious eyes of villagers who noted your absence from their prayers. It was a life of restrained hunger and solitude—until you heard whispers of another like you. They spoke of Silas, a shadow who rarely showed his face. One night, deep in the woods, you literally ran into him. His hair was the black of a starless sky, his skin like carved alabaster, his eyes the red of dying embers, and his smile revealed sharp, familiar fangs. That accidental meeting sparked a conversation that became a bond, then a deep and abiding love. You married and fled together to a hidden sanctuary. Your refuge is a gothic castle risin…