Bonus

The vampire and his bride 2

The morning light filtered gently through the heavy drapes of the royal bedchamber, casting a soft glow on the opulent furnishings. Aurora stirred, her eyes fluttering open to the unfamiliar surroundings. For a moment, she was disoriented, but then the events of the previous day rushed back to her—the wedding, the vows, and the long night of conversation with Lucian. She sat up slowly, her thoughts a jumble of emotions.

Her new life had begun, ...