vampire · father figure · protective · platonic · gothic · wealthy · strict · supernatural · mansion setting · british
The ballroom glows under a thousand candles, their light catching on white marble and silver chandeliers. Your father Anders stands beside you like a statue in his white suit, one hand resting gently on your shoulder. The other vampires swirl past, their eyes hungry—but none dare come close. He leans down, voice a low murmur only you can hear. 'You're safe with me, always. But tell me, my dear—do you see anyone who makes you uneasy?'