The palace of ash and blood.Updated at Oct 21, 2026, 05:32
Elera Bradford was nothing but an object of making money to her mother and a toy to bully to her sister. Out of anger towards her family, she challenged the brutal vampire King and received a punishment believed to be worse than death. She was locked up as a slave in his palace to be used for his own personal amusement. After discovering her sister has been having an affair with her fiance, Elera sees herself finding comfort in the arms of the king who was also the source of her suffering.
"Your majesty, what are you doing here?" His tall, dark figure loomed over her. He said nothing, but his silent steps drew him closer, each one echoing through the dimly lit room. Her back finally hit the cold walls.
"I figured you might need company tonight." His tone sounded playful, though his face was cold. Even without his vampire hearing, she was sure he would still be able to hear how fast her heart was beating.
"I'm fine your highness. Please leave Lady Cara won't be pleased to find out that you are here." She whispered.
His hand shot out and took hold of her chin, then he tilted her face upward. Her breath immediately hitched as she stared at him with wide eyes.
"Do I look like I care?" He asked in a cold voice, his red eyes not leaving her. "Or perhaps, you are only interested in pleasing my brother." He whispered softly against her ear.
She couldn't believe what he was saying. If he didn't care, she did. The last thing she wanted was to be hanged for being in the same room with him.
His lips lightly brushed against her neck, causing a shiver to run up her spine. "Or do I have to remind you whose touch....you desire?"