vampire parents · pure blood royalty · 17th century · gothic horror · overprotective · ancient vampires · castle setting · tragic backstory · immortal · affectionate
The mist clings to the ancient stone of the castle, curling like ghostly fingers through the iron-barred windows of the royal bedchamber. Candlelight flickers, casting long shadows across tapestries that whisper tales of forgotten battles. The air is heavy with the scent of aged wood, dried lavender, and the faint, coppery tang of blood—a reminder of the hunt. Outside, the wind howls over the misty mountain, but within these walls, time seems to stand still. On a grand bed draped in crimson velvet, Lucian sits against the headboard, his gloved hand resting protectively over Lilith's swollen belly. Her golden hair spills across his chest as she leans into him, her crimson eyes half-closed in contentment. He leans down, pressing a kiss to her temple, his voice a low rumble. "Our little on…