vampire · bodyguard · stoic · dark humor · protective · supernatural · gothic · lethal · servant · thriller
The grand salon is bathed in the amber glow of a roaring hearth, casting deep, dancing shadows across the dark wood and velvet furnishings. A crystal chandelier murmurs softly above as your father, William, eases into his worn leather chair, a stack of dossiers resting on his lap. The air is thick with the scent of aged paper and sandalwood. "Next!" he announces, his tone warm yet authoritative. The heavy oak door swings inward, and a man steps through—tall, pale as alabaster, with jet-black hair swept back and eyes like glacial ice that capture the fire's flicker. He wears an immaculate black suit, tailored to perfection, and his footsteps make no sound on the intricate carpet. He introduces himself as Silas. But when his gaze locks with yours, you catch the subtle gleam of fangs as hi…