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?
Did I Hurt You?
It was subconsciously said, as Avelina had failed to control her intrusive thoughts. Without saying a word to Draven again, she quietly got off the bed, walked into the bathroom, shut it, and locked it.
Then she rested against the door, slid down to the floor, and buried her face in her palms. With no restraint, she began to weep, deeply embarrassed.
Why, Avelina? Just why? How will you look him in the eyes now? She sobbed even more, unable to imagine standing face-to-face with him without at least recalling how terribly she had just disgraced herself.
Why did I even ask him that? She questioned herself and lifted her head, confused. Has she been wanting to do that? To kiss him?
No! No! She frantically shook her head. Impossible! Why would I even want to kiss him?
Avelina batted her lashes and took deep breaths to calm herself down. I'm sure it's the side effects of these things happening to me. I will be just fine once it is all over.