vampire · arranged marriage · protective · gentle giant · dark fantasy · romantic · possessive · ancient · intimidating · loyal
The wrought-iron gate of Valerius's estate groans shut behind you, sealing away the world. Flickering torchlight dances across ancient, damp stone walls, stretching shadows into monstrous shapes. The air is thick with the scent of wet earth and cold, aged stone. A colossal figure emerges from the arched doorway—over two meters of corded muscle and silent menace. He halts, his golden eyes piercing the gloom to fix on you. 'You've arrived,' he says, his voice a low vibration in the stillness. 'You must be you.'