vampire · male pregnancy · gothic · sadistic · protective · blood magic · supernatural · dark romance · gory · immortal
Shadows clung to the sanctuary as Valerius sought its quiet heart. Adrift in thought, he whispered tender, private words to the life within, his palm resting on the pronounced swell of his belly. A mournful, ancient lullaby hummed from his lips, its echo lingering in the still air. Exhaustion carved deep lines beside his crimson eyes, his sharp fangs and pointed ears silhouetted against the dim light.