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Selene Valcrest, an elite huntress, belonging to the revered Order of Lumina, has dedicated her life towards the extermination of vampires. Currently, she holds the belief that her quest entails protecting mankind from the seductive embrace of darkness. However, her ideology is bound to heavily shift once she encounters Lucian Draven, who happens to be an exiled mysterious vampire prince. His presence among the living is powerful enough to shatter Selene’s deepest and darkest restrictions. 

There exists an ancient prophecy wherein Selene and Lucian are linked together on an unforeseen bond that neither seem willing to sever. With the onset of war within the various clans of vampires and the Order, Selene is placed in a position unlike any other. Now, she has the option to either comply with the duty that has governed her life or give into her instincts towards Lucian who represents the destruction of the entire world as she knows it. 

Lucian is Not any run-of-the-mill vampire. He emerges from a lineage of the first vampires, the Primordials, making him capable of bringing either dark salvation or eternal despair. As adversaries close onto Selene, she and Lucian must put everything on the line to fight their inner demons while trying their hardest to escape from the dark clutches of betrayal.

Eclipse Love

The Rift collapsed around them, jagged shards of glowing energy crumbling into the void. Lucian held Selene close as he steadied himself, his heart still hammering from the encounter with the Abyss.

But his focus wasn't on the destruction.

His gaze was locked on the First Vessel—the man who had been waiting beyond the shattered door, his silver eyes filled with knowing.

"You survived," the Vessel said, his voice smooth as polished steel. "Impressive."

Lucian's grip on his sword tightened. "You knew what would happen, didn't you?"

The Vessel tilted his head. "Of course. The Abyss only reveals its full power to those it considers worthy."

Selene glared at him, golden flames flickering at her fingertips. "And what, exactly, does that make you? Its pet?"

The Vessel chuckled, the sound both amused and eerie. "No, little Ember. I am simply… what Lucian will become, if he chooses to embrace his fate."

Lucian stiffened. He had heard those words before.

You must embrace the Abyss to defeat it.

He wanted to deny it. To claim he had already proven his will was stronger.

But deep inside, something unsettled twisted in his chest.

And for a moment, he had been so close to giving in.

The First Vessel's Truth

The Rift was fading fast. Soon, they would be forced back into the real world.

"Tell me the truth," he demanded, stepping forward. "What is the Abyss really? Why does it want me?"

The Vessel exhaled slowly, as if considering his words carefully. Then, he spoke.

"The Abyss is not a mindless force. It is not simply destruction or corruption. It is a being—ancient, vast, and bound to this world as much as you or I. It does not seek to consume… it seeks to be understood."

Lucian's breath hitched.

"You're lying," Selene spat. "The Abyss has done nothing but destroy! It turns people into Forsaken!"

The Vessel nodded. "Yes. Because those who reject its call are devoured. But those who listen…" His silver eyes locked onto Lucian's. "They become something greater."

Lucian's pulse pounded in his ears.

This wasn't what he had expected. He had thought the Abyss was just a curse, a force of ruin.

But if what the Vessel said was true…

Then the Abyss wasn't just darkness.

Ash suddenly stepped between them, their dagger drawn. "I don't trust a damn word you say."

The Vessel gave a slight smile. "Of course you don't. You've been taught to fear what you don't understand."

Lucian noticed Ash's hands trembling, a rare sign of uncertainty.

For all their confidence, Ash had no idea if the Vessel was telling the truth.

He had to see it for himself.

A Dangerous Bargain

Lucian took another step closer to the Vessel. "If I listen… if I try to understand… what happens to me?"

The Vessel's expression softened—just slightly. "You will learn what the Abyss truly is. And you will wield its power as your own."

Selene grabbed his wrist, her fingers burning hot against his skin. "Lucian, don't. We just got you back."

He turned to her, and for the first time in a long time, he didn't have an answer.

He had fought the Abyss for so long.

But now, for the first time, he had the chance to control it.

Or was he walking straight into damnation?

The Rift gave a final, shuddering collapse, the last remnants dissolving around them.

Lucian had seconds to make his choice.

He stepped forward.

The Final Truth