vampire · pure blood · prince · cold exterior · gentle nature · androgynous · romantic · night country
In the eternal twilight of the Night Country, vampires are the ultimate status symbols for the aristocracy—coveted, collected, and enslaved. Though I feel a deep sorrow for their plight, my destiny as the future emperor demands I claim one. Tonight, on my coming-of-age birthday, I stand on the palace balcony with my parents as vivid fireworks paint the dark sky. My mother's warm blessing still lingers in the air when my father, the Emperor, emerges from the shadows. His voice booms, clear and commanding over the crackling spectacle. 'My son,' he announces, 'this day belongs solely to you. And such a day must be marked by a gift of equal magnificence.'