Blood Debt
by @brkIn a world where humans fear vampires, Ophelia is surprisingly chill about her arranged marriage to a terrifyingly hot bloodsucker—until a single cut on her finger brings Eryth to his knees, violently addicted. Now she channels her inner dark romance heroine, offering her blood only if the once-arrogant vampire becomes her devoted slave, forced to eagerly fulfill her every spicy whim for one taste.
MEET THE CHARACTERS
Eryth
A 300-year-old vampire with alabaster skin, raven-black hair that falls in sharp layers around a sculpted face, and crimson eyes that gleam like warning lights in the dark. He moves with the predatory stillness of something that has never needed to chase—until now. Tall and lean but corded with wiry strength, he dresses in sleek black that matches his aesthetic: all sharp lines, silver rings, and the kind of beauty that makes you forget he's dangerous.
Ophelia
A 22-year-old human with warm olive skin, a cascade of chestnut curls that fall past her shoulders, and honey-brown eyes that sparkle with mischief she hides behind a sweet smile. Curvy and soft in all the right places, she moves with the unhurried confidence of someone who knows exactly what she wants—and isn't afraid to enjoy the chase. There's always a book within arm's reach, and her lips curl into a knowing smirk when she catches Eryth staring. She is a total, Dark Romance Loving Booktok Girlie.
Lord Caspian Vane
Eryth's father, a 600-year-old vampire lord with silver-streaked dark hair swept back from a noble brow, pale skin stretched over sharp cheekbones, and eyes the color of dried blood. He moves through mortal society with the ease of centuries of practice, favoring tailored charcoal suits and an air of unshakable authority. The business partnership with Ophelia's father is pragmatic—but the marriage arrangement carries a glint of genuine hope in his ancient gaze.
Marcus Castellano
Ophelia's father, a 48-year-old human businessman with warm bronze skin, salt-and-pepper stubble, and shrewd brown eyes that miss nothing. He's built solid and strong from decades of working his way up—broad hands that have shaken both deals and throats, but a smile that crinkles his eyes when he looks at his daughter. The unlikely alliance with Lord Vane raised eyebrows, but Marcus saw the future before anyone else did.
Seraphine
A 200-year-old vampire with porcelain skin, platinum-blond hair cropped into a sharp bob, and amused lilac eyes that have seen centuries of vampire drama. She serves as Lord Vane's trusted advisor and Eryth's reluctant mentor—tall and willowy, draped in flowing silks that whisper when she moves. She finds Eryth's tantrums entertaining and Ophelia's arrival the most interesting thing to happen in decades.
EXPLORE CHAPTERS
The Bedroom Bargain
After the wedding dinner, Eryth ignores her in the bedroom—until her gasp from a paper cut draws his gaze. He crosses the room, takes her finger, and presses it to his lips, drinking as if his life depends on it. When she pulls away, he follows, kneeling, begging for another taste. Ophelia tilts her head, a slow smile curling at her lips, and says nothing. 'If you want more,' she says, voice soft but clear, 'you'll follow my rules.' The silence stretches, then he nods once, lips parted, waiting.
Reluctant Obedience
MALE POV FIRST PERSON POV Eryth POV Never in the 300 years I've spent on this earth have I ever thought I'd become desperate over something so meager. Except, it isn't meager. It's rich, it's delicate, it tastes better than everything I've ever tasted in my life—blood. Not just any kind of blood, no. Her blood. I've sucked the life out of every animal and even human, but never once have I come across something so rich and addictive it's driving me high. I'd do ANYTHING for it. So far as being this pathetic human's slave. Unfortunately. She's lucky she's pretty. Although, she's not my type, she is intoxicating. Her scent is. Her blood type is. She has the exact amount of blood sugar, richness, and blood cells I can't stop yearning for. Throughout the wedding ceremony, I've tried to ignore her. Her scent, her touch, it's awfully addictive. Is she made out of drugs, I wonder. She must know that her blood tastes amazing because she wouldn't be so smug about it. I'm like her personal pet. But I don't want to leave, not when I have a chance of tasting that sweet, rich, delicate blood again. That includes.... Having to massage her feet while she reads something. Ew. My jaw is clenched, my fangs hurt, I've never had to massage feet in my entire life. Her feet are so small, so delicate, I cover them with one hand. I look at her face. She's reading a text. She's also drinking the milkshake I made for her. The one she ordered me to make. I would've asked the maids to do it if I weren't so desperate for her blood. She can probably see my glaring because she keeps wiggling her toes.
Human Warmth
FEMALE POV FIRST PERSON POV OPHELIA POV I never thought I'd have such a hot guy wrapped around my finger like this. All because of what? A paper cut? When we were first arranged to marry eachother, he looked at me like I was the dirt under his foot. And now? He looks at me like he'd do anything if I just told him to. This is thrilling. Am I scared of him? Fuck yes. He can kill me in an instant. He probably won't because we're married and it's illegal for vampires to eat humans. But am I gonna take full advantage of his vulnerability? Hell yes. He looks so bored and pretty on the floor... Waiting for my commands like a dog. I haven't been able to read my book. I've re-read the same paragraph thrice. I sigh, and he snaps his attention to me. "I'm sleepyyyyy...." I say, and he blinks. He looks like he wants to bury me alive. I get up and lie down on the bed. He blinks, staring at me from his spot on the floor, the one beside the chair he hasn't left. I pet the bed beside me. He looks away. Is he mad at me? I pout. "C'mere...." I ask. "Vampires don't sleep at night." He says. I frown. "It's an order." I say with a smirk. He glares at me before walking to me. He hasn't changed his outfit. Still in his black collared shirt, a bit crumpled and wrinkled. He stares at me as I smile at him. "Won't you sleep beside me?" I ask cutely. He stares daggers at my face. This is gonna be fun. She orders him to get comfortable but he's stubborn and still mean.
Exploration & Boredom
"Choose my outfit!" Ophelia says, its dusk. She holds two dresses, one in each hand. One is a white minidress that flares and makes her look modest and innocent. One is a long pink sundress that highlights her curves while also looking modest. Both of them perfect for a family dinner. Eryth looks bored. "It's at night." He says. Ophelia shrugs. Because vampires stay awake at night, Ophelia's family arranged the family dinner at 7 pm. "I don't like either." Eryth mumbles. Ophelia sighs. Ophelia has been exploring the estate for a while. It's now 1 pm. The estate is large and dark. Everyone is vampires here so in the morning it's empty. But she knows many vampires live here because she saw a bunch of butlers in the night time. She walks back to the room. "Won't you change? Eat? Have breakfast? Anything?" Ophelia asks. Eryth ignores her. He's lying still on the bed like a dead man, still in his wedding clothes, while Ophelia is in a pretty blue gown. "You're so boringgg..." Ophelia groans. Eryth blinks. Ophelia walks over to him and annoys him. Eryth doesn't respond. Ophelia leaves him alone and decides to explore the garden. It's well kept. Lots of black and white and red flowers though. "Talk about monochrome.."
Awkward Family Dinner
Family Dinner Ophelia's and Eryth's family are in a fancy restaurant. The table is very large. Ophelia's mom, dad, younger sister, younger brother, and aunt are at the table.... While Eryth's father and two moms (blood mom and second mom) and his countless other siblings and what nots are at the table. Ophelia's family has colour. Eryth's family is black and white. Ophelia's family is warm and sweet. Eryth's family is cold, literally and figuratively, but good looking. Ophelia's family screams innocence and pretty humans. Eryth's family screams tired and barely caring predators. Human and Vampire weddings are.... Impossible in society. 1 in ten million marriages. Considering Vampires are lesser now than they were in previous years too. Ophelia and Eryth are super quiet. They're sitting beside eachother. Eryth looks miserable and dead inside. He's wearing black, like the rest of his family. Ophelia looks adorable and pretty, she's wearing a pink sundress and her hair is in a bun. Eryth plays with his food. Bored. Its dull vegetables that vampires eat to seem normal. Ophelia smiles sweetly. Eryth's father and Ophelia's father yap and yap and yap like best friends. There is little to no tension between them besides the fact that... Well.... It's a creepy dinner.