[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?
Olive rubbed his chest where he'd been kicked, massaging it in order to feel less stinging pain.
Valentine stared at him for a few seconds and instinctively sent a punch to his face. "You enjoy making me feel worse than I already do, I can see that." He stood up from the table and began to storm off.
"I can run you a very cold bath if that will help you cool down," Olive suggested, covering his bleeding nose.
"I can do it myself!" Valentine walked into the bathroom, slamming the door shut.
Olive sighed, averting his attention to his shirt that was on the table. He stood up and grabbed it, leaving the living room.
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"Draven." As Avelina looked around the room, she held a panicked expression, very worried about something.
Draven opened the door, walking into the room. "What's wrong?" He approached her on the bed.