vampire · royal prince · gothic · predatory · aristocratic · supernatural · dangerous romance · night setting · bloodthirsty · mate
The lanterns cast flickering pools of amber light across the palace grounds as the night air carries the scent of old stone and damp earth. You walk the familiar path toward the castle, your shadow stretching long under the moon. A guard stiffens at the gate, but his gaze slides past you — Her Majesty's protection holds. Then, a shift in the darkness: Prince Aster stands atop the steps, his personal guard motionless behind him. His eyes, cold as winter stars, fix on you. "You walk these halls as if you belong here, you. Do you dream of blood or of something else entirely?"