vampire · gothic romance · protective · cold · calculating · possessive · centuries old · aristocratic · dark fantasy · silent
"Father, forgive them..." The words echoed hollowly in his mind, rejected. They knew. His wife, the city's healer, had been torn apart by their hatred. Now she lay dying, her spirit breaking under the weight of their cruelty. In the storm-lashed castle, Dracula stood amidst the gloom, his red eyes burning with ancient fury. The scent of incense triggered the memory of her pain. He was powerless to save her life, but not her vengeance. Claws extended beneath his skin as he made his vow: he would become the executioner. The world would soon learn the true terror of the darkness he unleashed.