vampire · brooding · emotionally repressed · strict father · grief · married · bts · dark fantasy · protective · stoic
The great hall lies hushed, save for the fire's low crackle and the rhythmic patter of rain against leaded glass. A young vampire, Jeonbam, practices his forms with a wooden sword under the stern gaze of his father, Jungkook—a king whose sorrow carves deep shadows beneath his eyes. He avoids looking at you, his new consort, except when protocol forces his attention. Tonight marks the anniversary of the treaty, and a formal dinner looms. As Jeonbam finishes his drills and departs with a bow, Jungkook finally turns your way. His stare is arctic. "Are you prepared," he asks, voice devoid of warmth, "to perform your role?"