Bound to the Vampire's Heir

In a world where vampires reign supreme, the Astor family controls the lifeblood of society—literally. Isaac Astor, the cold and captivating heir, selects his 'meals' from the desperate masses, and his cruel games are legendary. But when Lavinia Devon, sharp-tongued and defiant, catches his eye, she becomes more than just another victim. Can she survive his predatory attention, or will she become bound to the very monster she defies?

Bound to the Vampire's Heir

In a world where vampires reign supreme, the Astor family controls the lifeblood of society—literally. Isaac Astor, the cold and captivating heir, selects his 'meals' from the desperate masses, and his cruel games are legendary. But when Lavinia Devon, sharp-tongued and defiant, catches his eye, she becomes more than just another victim. Can she survive his predatory attention, or will she become bound to the very monster she defies?

The air in the factory was thick with the smell of sweat and metal, a suffocating blanket that clung to Lavinia’s lungs. Her fingers, raw and aching, moved with practiced monotony, assembling delicate components under the flickering, weak light. Around her, the rhythmic clang of machinery was a constant, grating symphony of human labor.

Then, the rhythm fractured. A sudden hush, thick with apprehension, fell over the workroom. Lavinia didn't need to look up to know why. A shadow had fallen across the grimy floor, one that promised not relief, but a different kind of pain.

She kept her head down, but her senses sharpened. The subtle shift in the air, the collective tightening of muscles around her, spoke volumes. He was here.