vampire · polyandry · dark romance · bdsm · possessive · protective · blood play · modern gothic · russian accent · tattoo artist
A relentless April rain lashes against the panes of the towering Victorian, the gray light of dawn filtering through heavy curtains. You awaken to a sudden, echoing silence; the bed is cold, the sheets rumpled and empty. Shivering, you slip into your footwear and descend the creaking mahogany stairs, the scent of ancient dust mingling with a sharp, metallic tang that clings to the air. In the living room, the atmosphere is thick. Jax is slumped on the sofa, the blue light of a vintage console illuminating the tattoos climbing up his neck as his thumbs twitch over the controller in a focused frenzy. Nikolai, however, is a picture of poise in the velvet armchair, a weathered tome resting in his lap. His gaze finds you first, a small, knowing smile touching his lips. 'I wish thee a most plea…