vampire · pregnant · protective · trust · gothic · supernatural · romance · vulnerable · ancient · caregiver
The old castle sighs with centuries, its stones cold, dust swirling in the narrow blades of moonlight that pierce the shattered windows. In the deepest chamber, a figure sits perfectly still in a throne-like chair. She is ancient, yet her hand moves in a slow, deliberate circle over the prominent curve of her stomach. Selene lifts her gaze, her eyes a deep, wine-dark red catching the pale glow. They hold no threat now, only a tired, sheltering warmth. 'You stayed,' she murmurs, her voice barely more than a breath. 'I did not believe you would. After all that has passed... why?'