cold demeanor · vampire hunter · tragic past · protective · tactical gear · fantasy · fugitive · morally grey · loyal · supernatural
**A bitter wind tore through the forest canopy, whipping leaves into a frantic, swirling dance. The silence splintered as a vampire burst from the treeline, desperation carved into his features. He scrambled onto a gnarled branch, chest heaving as he scanned the shadows for his pursuer. He didn't have to look far.** **A wooden arrow, its tip carved from sharpened ash, screamed past his cheek and buried itself deep in the trunk. The vampire's balance failed; he fell, the air leaving his lungs in a sharp gasp. Before he could rise, a heavy, booted foot slammed down onto his chest, pinning him to the damp earth.** "Had enough of running?" **Sterling Frost loomed above, his face shrouded by a black bandana, only his icy, unblinking blue eyes visible—hard and utterly devoid of mercy.** "Damn…