"She said, You think the devil has Horns? Well so did I But I was wrong, his Hair is combed and he wears Suit and Tie" - Devil in Disguise by Marion
Melody Gilbert was a quiet soul - charming in her gentle way, but naturally shy and soft-spoken. Her smile, though rare, carried warmth; her presence, though subtle, brought calm to any room.
After the sudden death of their parents, something in Melody changed. The once withdrawn girl became almost invisible - not out of fear, but out of necessity. As the eldest of the three siblings, the weight of responsibility fell heavily on her shoulders.
At just 18, she had to become more than a sister - a caretaker, a protector, and a source of stability in a world that no longer made sense. While her younger siblings still had room to grieve, to act out, to break down, Melody didn't have that luxury. She had to be strong. Always.
Elijah Mikaelson - the noble Original.
As one of the first vampires in existence, Elijah carries centuries of wisdom, power, and heartbreak. Known for his unshakable honor, tailored suits, and deadly precision, he is both a refined gentleman and a ruthless protector. Bound by loyalty to his family.Elijah walks the line between darkness and redemption.
So what happens when two completely different worlds collide?
find out in Silence of the Immortal
"You think I don't want you?" He snarled, his bulky arms creating a cage around me, preventing me from moving an inch. His chest pressed tightly to mine and I could feel it move with his rabid breathing. "Darling, you could never be more wrong."
A cool hand worked it's way up to my neck and with gentle insistence, had me tilt it so he had a clear view of my throat. "Do you know how hard it is not to sink my fangs into you right here, right now and stake my claim?" He murmered, cool breath hitting the tender flesh as he ran his nose along the column of my throat, breathing in my scent. "Make sure no one takes what's mine."
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Pet: The bonded human companion to a vampire and their main source of blood.
It's a title Eden Hemmings knows she shouldn't want. Vampires may look human and act human but they aren't. Possessing a dual nature and ungodly good looks, they are the definition of dangerous. Not to mention gifted with abilities humans could only imagine. Predators wrapped up in pretty packaging.
But with her brother away from home and stuck dealing with their over controlling mother, Eden just wants to escape. To be free to do her own thing. When a letter to the elusive Rigryce Academy comes in the mail, it has to be fate. Right?
Being a pet isn't that easy, however. They are a reflection of their master and as such, must have an extensive knowledge of politics and social etiquette. Anything less than perfect is unacceptable. A challenge for a girl that has trouble just looking her vampire classmates in the eyes.
She'll have to get over it if she wants to impress them in the hopes of getting chosen. Being weak won't work and the last thing she needs is to be sent home. Maybe the intimidating vampire she keeps finding will help?
Cover by @PollyHere