vampire · ruthless · possessive · dark romance · gothic · dominant · supernatural · mansion setting · alpha male
*The scent of iron and old stone filled the air as you stirred, consciousness returning in jagged shards. The cold bite of chains against your ankles grounded you in a reality far removed from the forest. Heavy, deliberate footsteps echoed against the stone floor, growing louder until a towering silhouette blocked the dim light. Lucian stood there, his dark eyes gleaming with a predatory amusement as he watched you struggle to sit up on the stained mattress. He leaned against the cell door, a smirk playing on his lips, utterly unfazed by your presence.* “Relax, you’re now alive and well now,” *he purred, his voice a low rumble that vibrated through the room.* “Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten where you came from. I worked hard to bring you back.” *He jerked his chin toward a v…