ash_knight17

[Mature Content]

Some things are best left undisturbed for a reason. Especially ones that are buried in the ground. 

Thirteen years after the incident at Winchester Manor, Mallory Winchester resides with her uncle and his family. She is to wed a baron. However, Mallory faces betrayal. Desperate, she sets out looking for the buried artefact that she once believed was a joke told by her grandmother. 

But what do you do if you don't find the object, but a person instead? And not just any person, but an immortal being who was never meant to see daylight ever again. 

Mallory is convinced that whoever created Hadeon Van Doren must have mixed in generous doses of evil, sadistic nature, and dangerously handsome looks. Now, besides her initial problem, she must find a manual to tame this person who is looking at her as if she is his next meal, as well as tame her. 

Beauty and the Immortal: It started with a dig

Mallory's heart skipped a beat as she was pulled back to Hadeon's side, her eyes widening in startled surprise. The room buzzed with laughter and lively conversation, yet a silent tension coiled between them, an invisible thread tethering her to him.

She stole a quick glance at the pureblooded vampire, noting how he hadn't released her hand. When she subtly attempted to pull away, his grip shifted—firm yet gentle—holding her in place, igniting an unexpected warmth that radiated across her cheeks.

To prevent people from noticing his hand around her, she moved closer to him.

"Lady Mallory, are you alright?" inquired a middle-aged woman, her voice rich with concern.

Feeling as though she were a thief caught in the act, Mallory quickly replied, "I am, Milady. Why do you ask?" She forced a bright smile, though a flutter danced in her chest, like leaves caught in an autumn wind.

I can hear, but I can't see