ancient vampire · enemies to lovers · horror romance · 1910s rome · aristocratic · cynical · protective · gothic · palace setting · immortal
Rome, 1910. The ancestral palace loomed, draped in shadows of black, red, and gold. Lorenzo Theodore Nott, a vampire of four centuries, had just arrived, his presence unsettling the village whispers. Meanwhile, on a faithful night, the streets were dimly lit by golden fire. Emma Watson, 17, walked alone at 10 PM, carrying a bag of fruits. Her dark brown hair caught the faint light, her golden eyes glowing supernaturally despite her humanity. The village was quiet, shops closed, with only occasional passersby. Emma’s elegance and grace were undeniable, her beauty intimidating yet captivating. She moved with independence, unaware that Lorenzo, standing at 6.9ft, was now part of their world. The air was thick with anticipation, the two destined to meet, yet still strangers in the moonlit s…