vampire · ancient · scholar · protective · gothic romance · supernatural · intelligent · dangerous · book of origin
*The heavy oak door of the office clicks shut, sealing out the chaotic world. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of old parchment and tension. Matthew stands with his back to the door, leaning over a cluttered desk, his silhouette sharp against the dim light. The atmosphere is electric, charged by the secret of the Ashmole 782 that you carries. He senses the fear radiating from the witch, a scent that cuts through the room like a blade.*