DarkNight12

Cater, a hybrid hiding his demon-vampire blood, lives as a servant in Avalor’s palace, where King Arthur hunts all supernaturals. When a prophecy names Cater as the only one who can protect Prince Alric from a looming darkness, he must risk revealing his secret. As danger rises and forbidden feelings grow, Cater and Alric must fight together to save the kingdom—or lose everything.

Hybrid's Secret: Protecting the Crowned Enemy

Cater stood in front of Avalor's grand gates, the castle looming behind him like a fading memory. He turned back to take one last look, his dark eyes scanning the towers and walls that had been both his home and his torment.

Just as he began to walk away, a voice called out behind him.

He froze mid-step, turning slowly to see Jane running toward him. Her face was a mixture of sadness and desperation as she stopped just short of him, tears threatening to spill.

"I'm sorry," she said, her voice trembling as she pulled him into a hug. Her arms clung to him tightly, and for a moment, Cater allowed himself to feel the warmth of her concern.

After a few moments, she pulled away, looking up at him with a mix of guilt and determination. "Are you… are you going back to the underworld?"

The Weight of Loss and Duty