Ashwood.
One of the most powerful noble families in the kingdom of Blackthorn, but that was before the war against Vampires because of some feuds and mistrust between Ashwoods and the Blackthorn—The royal family of Blackthorn, which resulted in Ashwoods losing their Duke title and being demoted to a mere Count house.
Now they stand on the brink of redemption or further downfall depending on the Royal family's upcoming decree.
Only two duke houses are remaining in the Blackthorn Kingdom, them being Rutherford and Clearwater. Lord Ashwood now wants to assert his dominance once again in the power struggle within the kingdom.
But it requires a sacrifice to one of the remaining duke houses to gain their support.
That sacrifice being ???
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[Samael Ashwood's POV]