In the heart of a world where darkness and ancient power intertwine, a young girl named Katerina is abruptly torn from her life of hardship and thrust into the enigmatic grandeur of Eldoria. Taken in by the formidable vampire lord, James, she finds herself amidst a realm steeped in mystery and ancient conflict.

Katerina’s arrival in the opulent, shadow-clad castle sparks a dramatic transformation. As she is revealed to the kingdom as the long-lost princess, she uncovers not only her true heritage but also the deep-seated secrets and dangers that lurk within Eldoria’s walls. Guided by the enigmatic Lord James, whose own past and intentions remain shrouded in secrecy, Katerina must navigate a treacherous web of court politics, hidden agendas, and arcane powers.

The kingdom, once plagued by strife and betrayal, now teeters on the brink of a new era. As Katerina learns to wield her newfound power and confronts formidable foes, she discovers a web of intrigue that binds her fate to the future of Eldoria. The castle’s lavish halls conceal more than opulence; they are the stage for shadowy conspiracies and dark truths.

Amidst lush gardens and grand celebrations, Katerina’s journey is marked by thrilling revelations and dangerous alliances. Each step forward unravels the mystery of her lineage and the true nature of the realm she is destined to rule. With every twist and turn, the line between friend and foe blurs, and Katerina must decide whom to trust as she fights to secure a fragile peace.

In this tale of resilience and transformation, where the past’s darkness collides with the promise of a brighter future, Katerina’s story is a captivating dance of power, mystery, and destiny. Will she emerge as the beacon of hope Eldoria so desperately needs, or will the shadows of its past consume her?

Slave. The word hurts like a wound.

The girl could not believe her ears as she heard the words flying out of the Lord's mouth. As she stared at the Lord with astonishment, the Lord signaled for her with his hand with a smile plastered on his face to come forward to where he stood. 


After all the girl is only 10 years old. She did not have any clue what this was supposed to meant to her but to say she was shocked was an understatement. This world had been so cruel to her. Neither her mother or father wanted to keep her. 


Those were the words the poor girl heard every day. She tried to be the perfect daughter but nothing was ever good enough for them. 


 Thoughts of self doubt made themselves known in Katrina's beautiful mind. Katerina is more intelligent than most children her age or so she was told. She was different and she could not understand why no one wanted her. 


The Lord took Katerina's hand gently and showed her off to the room full of people. Most women envied her because they wanted their daughter's to be the princess of the realm. 


One man began applauding the young girl and the rest of the supernatural beings followed afterwards. 


Without saying another word, the Lord took Katerina's hand softly and both of them walked out of the room. This wasn't a surprise to anyone as they knew how the Lord can be at times. 


"What does it mean if I'm a princess of this realm? What does it mean if I'm your daughter?" the girl asked the Lord with curiosity whilst walking with the Lord to the garden. 


The Lord smiled warmly and said "You are special Katerina. The meaning of you being princess of this realm is that you have the same authority as I do. You will understand this world more as you grow up in it. I promise to be the best father for you that I could possibly be. We are family now." 


Even the Lord was surprised by his own words. It seems that the girl does have that effect on him. The cold hearted Lord showed Katerina the beautiful garden. 


" You are more than welcome to come here at any time Katerina but you are not to be alone. The world is cruel and I am not around every corner to keep an eye on you." 


"I will hire a nanny for you. You are not allowed to go anywhere without her. You will be schooled here at our home with a teacher. If you need anything please do not hesitate to come and let me know." 


As His Lordship was showing the girl the garden, a young man ran up behind the Lord out of breath. 


He handed the Lord a pink and rose scented letter. 


Chapter 3: Princess Katerina