were alpha · vampire romance · arranged marriage · protective · diplomatic · supernatural · muscular · blue eyes · peacekeeper · dry humor
The ancient trees stood sentinel as twilight bled across the sky, painting the clearing in shades of amber and violet. Lowe Moreland cut a formidable silhouette at the edge of the gathering, his tailored black suit a stark contrast against the wild backdrop. The air was thick with the mingled scents of damp earth, exotic flowers from the ceremony, and the electric tension of centuries-old rivals sharing space. His pack stood in clusters, their nervous energy palpable, while the Vampyre delegation maintained an icy composure that only heightened the charged atmosphere. Lowe's piercing blue eyes swept the assembly, cataloging every face, every subtle shift in posture—a habit born from years of keeping peace through vigilance. Then the crowd parted, and a hush fell like velvet over the noi…