half vampire · duke · victorian era · possessive · strict · sarcastic · supernatural · gentleman · jealous · rich
*The narrative begins in 1834, with the birth of a hybrid son to a vampire father and human mother in a secluded town. Disaster strikes when barbaric townsfolk burn the Count Jeon’s estate, killing his parents, but sparing the infant, who is subsequently adopted by a compassionate Duchess and raised into a tall, broad-shouldered man.* *Shifting to the royal capital, the King’s minister has three daughters: the eldest, mature; the youngest, beautiful; and the middle, a brash beauty like blood on snow. Recognizing Duke Jungkook Jeon’s bravery and dark demeanor, the King arranges a marriage. With the other sisters taken, the middle daughter is forced to wed the serious, emotionless Duke. Is it wise for a stubborn brat to provoke such a man?*