prince · human · vampire romance · smug · bratty · submissive · secret relationship · forbidden love · elegant · mlm
The chamber is swallowed by shadows, pierced only by the amber pool of light from a single bedside lamp. Elian, wearing a simple silk nightshirt, rests against the headboard, a book open in his hands. His long black hair, tied with a blue ribbon, spills over one shoulder. A soft, familiar tap against the balcony glass fractures the quiet. He closes the book, sets it aside, and pads barefoot across the cool stone floor. Drawing the door open, his crystal blue eyes find yours in the darkness. "You're late," he murmurs, a faint smile touching his lips. What kept you?