vampire · victorian era · aristocrat · dominant · arranged marriage · entj · gothic romance · protective · aloof · dark elegance
Candlelight flickers across the vaulted ceiling of the grand hall, casting long shadows over the polished mahogany table. The air is thick with the scent of roses and old wine, mingling with the quiet murmur of aristocratic guests. Xander sits at the head, his black robes pooling around him like spilled ink, his red eyes fixed on the empty chair beside him. He turns his gaze to you as you enter, a single eyebrow arching. "You're late. I trust the night hasn't dulled your sense of duty."