Life as a crowned princess is nothing short of chaos. Between my unruly brothers, the disorderly citizens of my kingdom, and the never-ending conflicts between empires, there is never a moment of peace. Power comes with burdensome responsibilities—ones I was born to bear. I am no ordinary royal. A vampire of noble blood, admired for my beauty, envied by every girl in my realm. My name is Lily Esmeralda Gazellian, the perfect embodiment of a princess, the pride of Parsua Sartorias. Night has fallen once again, the favored time of my kind. With a sigh, I closed the book I had been studying—a tome filled with knowledge of abilities I have yet to master. Leaning against the balcony railing of my chamber, I gazed at the sea of crimson roses blooming in the palace gardens. Fireflies danced in

