The only animal I'm truly scared of is the one that stays hidden inside of me.. Princess Arden struggles with the death of her father, King Nolan, alongside her mother, who has decided overnight that it is best to move on and think about the kingdom's future. Only days after her father is buried deep within the soil of the castle grounds, Queen Olivia plans to host a Cinderella type of party to determine the next husband to her, step father to Arden, and king of Nighthale. When Arden finds out that the new king, King Frederick, has two sons the same age as her, she begins to open up to them, her mother begins to quickly distance herself from Arden, and secrets are unveiled - including the fact that Arden, unbeknownst to anyone, is a vampire.
When Elara, a dedicated historian with an insatiable curiosity for the supernatural, stumbles upon a hidden castle shrouded in mystery, she unlocks the door to a world she never imagined. Within its ancient walls resides a reclusive vampire family led by the formidable matriarch Isolde, her enigmatic son Adrian, and the fierce and alluring Lina.
Drawn to the castle's secrets and to Adrian's undeniable charm, Elara becomes entwined in a forbidden romance that defies centuries-old traditions. As tensions rise between the human intruders and the secretive vampire council, Elara makes a daring choice that alters her destiny forever-embracing the darkness to become one of them.
But ancient grudges and hidden enemies threaten to shatter the fragile peace she's worked so hard to build. As Elara navigates the treacherous politics of the vampire elite, she must harness newfound powers and confront her deepest fears to protect those she loves. With alliances tested and loyalties questioned, she discovers that the path to unity is fraught with peril and sacrifice.
A Royal Bloodletting is a captivating tale of love, courage, and the enduring struggle between two worlds. Join Elara as she challenges the rigid traditions of the vampire council, forges unlikely friendships, and discovers that the most potent weapon against darkness is the light within her own heart.