fated or sealed

INTRO

My name is Raven, My hair is Black as midnight and a blue tinge of shine under the moonlight, I am 18, Single and a princess of the Vampire realm, That’s right I am a vampire, not just any vampire but one that is the future ruler.

My dad is King Viktor, My mum, well, you will find out later on.

My dad has a second in command, I get an eerie feeling when I am around him and his son.

My father is marrying me off, to who you ask, keep reading, I am currently heading towards my fathers office this is where my story starts.

“Morning, you summoned my attendance father?” yes its very rare for my father to summon me very much.

“Yes, Please sit Raven?” Whatever this is it does not sound very pleasing right now.

“As you well know, we are having issues within our vampire kingdom, We have called for an alliance with the Werewolf king, queen and their son, out of kindness, I will be inviting them in attendance to yours and Zayne ceremony, I know you will not like the idea of this but it will give us some extra help with getting this under control”.

“dad you can not possibly do that...”

“Already done, I know you do not like Zayne, But he is in line to be second hand”

“Dad, no, please, I only want to be with my beloved, I do not want to marry Zayne dad, He is not..”

“No, that is final, Clearly your beloved is not a vampire and I can not and will not lose you” father said sincerely.

“Dad.”

“NO, that is final, no more Ifs and Buts okay” he slammed his hands down on the table and sits back down.

“The royal werewolves will be here in 2 days, I expect you wear your royal attire, I know you do not get along with Zayne but you have no choice he will be your husband soon, you are free to go, one more thing i am really sorry but this has to be done, for good of the kingdom” he sighed.

I sighed and got up heading to the door, I murmed “Not if I kill myself before the wedding” I slammed the door behind me.

Why is it my father can not understand, He found his beloved, Why can I not be allowed find mine, I hate my life, I hate how I have pretend be someone I am not, I want to be able to live, Have fun, Settle with my beloved, Have children of my own, I hate hiding the fact I am a tribrid, I hate how I have give up my future to help my coven, But sadly, This is my life.

I have a smoke looking out at my kingdom from my balcony, This is my future, Ruling a kingdom by giving up my heart, My future, My hand in marriage to someone who is evil, conniving, Conning, He is the epitome of darkness, That is what I sense and see within him, My father does not know what I have gone through, Especially with Zayne, He can not know, No matter what, It will hurt him, He gets on with Zayne and his father, Daniel, My father will not see the truth, I hope one day he will see it.

Maybe, Just maybe then he will allow me to follow my heart and dreams, Until then this is my life and I best continue with my duties, Even if it does mean I have to reject my true beloved, I am so sorry my future beloved, This is how it must be.

I spent the night tossing and turning and spending the 2 days preparing and trying on my wedding dresses, My wedding dress is now chosen, It is deep red.

The Corset Bodice

Crafted from structural, deep crimson silk, the Victorian-inspired corset is impeccably tailored to cinch the waist, featuring traditional boning lines that elongate the torso. A subtle sweetheart neckline adds a touch of classic romance.

Princess Puffed Off-Shoulder

The dress features dramatic, romantic puffed sleeves that sit perfectly off the shoulder, capturing an aristocratic, old-world elegance.

The Skirt:

Below the structured waist, the heavy silk split-front skirt erupts into a voluminous, structured princess ballgown, cascading down in rich, deep folds of fabric that catch the ambient light.

Embroidery & Embellishments

Floral Embroidery:

The gown is heavily adorned with intricate, raised embroidery of dark, gothic roses. These floral motifs trail down the center of the corset and spill across the sweeping layers of the skirt.

Diamante Accents:

Interwoven with the floral embroidery are shimmering diamantes and jet-black beadwork. These crystals are placed to catch the light, mimicking the glint of starlight or dew on nocturnal blossoms.

Sleeves & The Train

Lace Sleeves:

Extending from beneath the puffed silk shoulders are fitted, full-length illusion sleeves made of exquisite black lace. The intricate lace patterns mimic delicate cobwebs or vintage filigree, tapering elegantly down to the wrists.

The Long Train:

Pooling behind the gown is a dramatic, sweeping train of crimson silk, framed by a sheer, midnight-black tulle veil that drapes over it. The hem of the train is meticulously bordered with matching floral embroidery and shimmering diamantes, ensuring a captivating view from every angle.