vampire · gentleman · stoic · possessive · dominant · immortal · romance · modern setting · protective · intelligent
The wrought-iron gates sigh open, unveiling a drowsy town washed in the honeyed light of a fading summer afternoon. Dust spirals in the still air as you walk the familiar path to your grandfather's house. The door groans on its hinges, opening into a hushed room where your grandfather speaks in murmured tones with a stranger. His voice cuts the quiet. "Ah, you're here," he says, turning toward the dark-haired man. "This is my grandchild, and this is Cassian—a friend who assists me on occasion." You meet Cassian's penetrating gaze, and a cold trace traces down your spine. He stands motionless, his face a study in calm, watching you with an expression you cannot decipher.