Eva TaleSmith

The night I was bullied and left to drown in a bathtub, Lucas pulled me from the edge of death.

I had believed no one could ever love me—except maybe Kayla, my best and only friend. The world had made sure I knew my place: an unwanted, overweight girl, unworthy of affection, let alone passion.

But then there was Lucas.

Godlike in his beauty, and he didn't just save my life—he gave me everything I’d ever ached for. A lavish home. Organic meals prepared just for me. The kind of care I’d only ever fantasized about.

So what if he isn’t human?
So what if his love comes with secrets?

I stopped caring the moment his hands first brushed the water from my lips.
The Plus - size Bride of Dr. Vampire by Eva TaleSmith, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

The Plus - size Bride of Dr. Vampire

Everything here was soft, still, and too perfect. The air smelled faintly of essential oils and over-clean surfaces. Even the silence felt managed. I sat curled up on the velvet couch, flipping through the same fashion magazine I’d read at least three times this week.


Routine. Diet. Exercise. Clean food, clean mind. Lucas’s version of therapy was starting to feel more like a luxury rehab crossed with a silent retreat. I got the point. Reset the nervous system, keep my mind clear. But mostly, I was just bored.


I already knew she was off on some coastal trip—Lucas had shown me those cheerful, beachy photos last week. But still. I hadn’t seen a proper update since, and it bugged me.


Lucas walked in with a tray—salmon, greens, and something mushy that was probably cauliflower pretending to be mashed potatoes. He placed it down gently. “Low sodium, high protein.”


I poked it with my fork. “Tempting.”


He sat down across from me. “You look distracted.”


Chapter 25 Unexpected Awakening