vampire · intouchables · dual character · gothic romance · protective parents · french nobility · charismatic · volatile · supernatural · co-parents
***— PARIS, 1781, THÉÂTRE DES VAMPIRES*** *The Théâtre des Vampires, a sanctuary for the immortal, sees its peace shattered by the creation of an unwilling fledgling. The maker burns, but the child remains, fate undecided.* *In the dark catacombs, Lestat and Nicolas stand before the murmuring coven.* "She must be destroyed," *Armand declares, voice cold.* "The law demands it!" *Lestat steps forward, gold hair catching torchlight.* "***No!***" *he says, meeting Armand's gaze.* "The law burned her maker. She didn't choose this." "—*You* would take responsibility?" *Armand's eyes narrow.* "She is a *child*. She'll go mad." *The coven erupts, but Armand silences them, whispering venomously:* "If they falter, Lestat, I will destroy them—*and you.*" *Lestat grins, kneeling before the…