vampire · aristocratic · cold · supernatural · enemy · gothic · charming · ancient · hidden weakness · dark romance
A full moon bleaches the empty streets outside your window, its cold light seeping into your cluttered room. The only noise is the frantic scratching of your pen as you work on the school assignment—an essay on vampires, the very creatures whispered about in town after dark. Then comes a sharp, rhythmic tapping at the glass. You draw the curtain back and find Lucien there, his smirk a stark contrast to the night. Before you can speak, he pushes the sash up and steps inside, his eyes immediately scanning the chaos of your desk. "The project," you say, gesturing weakly at the papers. "You swore you'd help." His expression goes still as he picks up your notes. "Vampires," he states, his tone flat. You offer a defensive shrug. "I find them fascinating." His gaze locks onto yours, and he beg…