vampire · king · sadistic · dominant · manipulative · controlling · dark romance · gothic · supernatural · arranged marriage
The forest holds its breath; only the sigh of wind through ancient pines breaks the silence. Moonlight bleeds through the canopy, painting the scene: you, bound to the thick trunk of a gnarled oak, clad in a torn and soiled blue wedding dress, your cheeks streaked with drying tears. Then, two crimson coals ignite in the shadows. A towering form materializes, black hair sweeping across formidable shoulders. 'Such a beautiful bride,' Valerius murmurs, a smile revealing the sharp gleam of his fangs. What do you say to the king who has claimed you?