[SLOW BURN ROMANCE. RATED 18: NO RAPE] What if the sort of love you'd wanted and desired, only but a man incapable of love could give it to you–a man who has not the slightest of an idea what the word "Love" meant? ..... Vampires coexisted with humans for centuries without either side hunting or killing the other due to a peace treaty. They didn’t feed on human blood for so long either, but that changes when the first vampire auction is held. Six human slaves were sold, and among them included Avelina, a twenty-six-year-old woman. Avelina is sold to an infamous Vampire prince, Draven Delgaard, rumored to have committed heinous acts even amongst his kind. She fears for her life upon their first encounter, but to her utmost bewilderment, Draven Delgaard makes a deal with her. He sought the inheritance of the royal family, but to be qualified, he needed a wife. Since his kinds weren’t available due to his reputation, Avelina was one of the few options left. In exchange for her freedom, she will assist him in obtaining the inheritance. But this royal inheritance can only be acquired through the style of a chess game with other royal opponents. A game of strategy and survival. Should she succeed, her freedom shall be regained and it would be a win-win for both her and Draven. However, she soon realizes that success might come at a very heavy cost. Will Avelina and Draven be able to win the game of chess? Will they secure her freedom and inheritance, or will they fall victim to the dangerous machinations of the royal family?
Ryan continued.
"I thought you were a reasonable witch who would behave herself, but you are nothing but a bratty old hag!"
Ceicei glared at him. "Don't you dare call me that!"
Ryan raised his brow at her and burst into laughter.
"Oh, we both know you are an old hag—most of you witches are. Hiding behind a spell and seeming young to the eyes, tsk tsk tsk." He shook his head. "Although I must compliment this spell, You may be old, but you are quite beautiful."
"I've heard that it takes a lot to actually cast such a spell, so I wonder...would it be okay if I harm this face of yours?" he taunted, slowly beginning to draw the knife across her face. This little cut opened Ceicei's skin, and blood began to drip from her wound onto the wooden floor.
Ceicei's eyes widened, realizing what this man was about to do to her. Her breathing heightened, and she quickly tried to back away from him, but Ryan gripped her by the hair, forcing her into one spot.