[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?
Valentine stared anticipatingly at him, expecting an answer from him.
Draven gazed thoughtfully at him for a few seconds before replying, "I do not know."
Valentine's eyes flickered slowly, and he looked away in heavy disappointment. "Why?"
"I don't know. I am clueless. I cannot understand how I will feel, therefore, I cannot tell what I may feel until it happens." Draven was sincere with his words.
"But you used to know." Valentine laughed softly. "You used to be aware. You cared for me then, and you'd always save me. But now…you don't even know. I was right after all, but, you know, I was in denial. I'm sure you wouldn't care even if I died."
Draven frowned at him. "I do not know what you mean, but I most certainly would not want to see you die. If I can save you, I will, and I always will. That has not changed."