A Game Of Chess With A Vampire
[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?
I...I Forfeit
Old Master Lenort stood up from his seat and stepped forward. "You are all welcome here today. As you're all aware, today's ceremony is solely based on the selection of the new heir to the throne. I have ruled for decades and the crown has not decided, a new heir must step up. There is indeed nothing I can do for going against the crown is nothing but a taboo."
He laughed, his smile wide as the entire hall applauded him.
"May the princes step out, please. Let the first step begin."
All the guests began to applaud as the princes stood up from their seats, all except Valentine. But the month he felt eyes on him, he groaned under his breath and got up from his chair. He followed Lestat and began to walk down the stairs to the center of the hall.
They stood in a horizontal straight line according to their ages. And with polite smiles, which all except Draven and Valentine held, they bowed deeply, their hands to their chest.