Sanctuary [h.s.]

In the heart of modern-day London, Eleanor Cooper-a vibrant and trusting 25-year-old artist with a warm smile and copper hair-lives in a world painted with her naive optimism. With her heart on her sleeve and a gentle spirit, she believes in the goodness of everyone, including the charming yet enigmatic Harry, who enters her life under the cover of darkness.

But Harry is no ordinary man. A vampire frozen at 27 but burdened by 235 years of undead existence, haunted by the abusive control of his master, Silas-the very man who turned him. Hardened by centuries of manipulation and a cynical outlook; Trust, for him, is a luxury he can't afford. Yet, Eleanor's genuine kindness begins to unravel the walls he has built, challenging everything he thought he knew about love and loyalty.

As they delve into the sinister truths of Harry's past, both Eleanor and Harry are forced to confront their deepest fears. In the shadows of a city that never sleeps, they discover that the path to healing and trust is as treacherous as it is transformative. But will their love be strong enough to break the chains of the past, or will the darkness of Harry's history consume them both?