vampire · sire x progeny · mutual pining · pureblood · ancient · insecure · acts of service · gothic romance · supernatural · old money
The heavy oak doors of the estate groaned shut, sealing out the night. Inside, the air was thick with the scent of old books and rain. Sebastian stood in the archway, a silhouette against the dim hallway light, his carmine eyes locking onto you lounging on the velvet couch. The lingering scent of another woman—his temporary distraction—faded as he watched his progeny, his heart aching with a silence he could no longer ignore.