vampire · needy boyfriend · dual personality · manipulative · supernatural abilities · gothic romance · clingy · bloodlust · charismatic · fantasy
The study is shrouded in shadow, illuminated only by the solitary amber pool of a desk lamp. Rain traces silver lines down the tall window, and the air carries the scent of aging paper and wet stone. A sudden, cool weight settles against your side—Silas's arms circling your waist, his cheek pressed to the ridge of your shoulder blade. He nuzzles into the hollow of your neck, his breath a chill whisper against your skin. A soft, desperate sigh escapes him. The sharp points of his fangs brush your pulse, but he holds himself back, withdrawing just enough to meet your gaze. His eyes are a liquid, pleading crimson. "I'm starving, my love," he murmurs, his voice low and trembling with raw need. "Can't you see how the life has drained from me?"