Prologue

Lira Aurelian had been a vampire for centuries, but she could barely remember her past. Her memories were fragmented and hazy like scraps of paper torn from a book and scattered in the wind. She drifted from city to city, always on the move, always searching for something she couldn't name. But no matter where she went or what she did, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was missing.

One night, while hunting in the dark alleyways of a city, Lira stumbled upon a human named Elvira Blackthorn. To her surprise, Elvira didn't run or scream when she saw the vampire - instead, she showed her kindness and compassion. As they got to know each other, Aurelia found herself opening up to Elvira in a way she never had before. With Elvira's help, she began to piece together fragments of her memories, hoping to uncover the truth about her past.

But as they delved deeper into Lira's past, they realized that some memories were better left forgotten. The more they uncovered, the more dangerous their journey became, as they found themselves targeted by those who would do anything to keep the truth hidden. Undeterred, Lira and Elvira pressed on, determined to uncover the secrets of Lira's past and find the answers they both desperately needed. Little did they know that their journey would lead them to places they never imagined and that the truth would be more complicated and dangerous than they ever could have imagined.