

Secrets Within
Dezmond is tormented by dreams of a mysterious woman, a forbidden occurrence for a vampire like him. Meanwhile, Ruby is haunted by fiery nightmares that feel more like warnings than memories. Their paths converge through an unusual telepathic link, revealing a dangerous world of ancient secrets, hidden powers, and a love that could be their salvation or their ultimate undoing. Will they uncover the truth before their pasts consume them both?Dezmond jolted awake, the phantom ache in his heart a familiar, unwelcome companion. For weeks, it had been a dull throb, but tonight it flared, sharp and agonizing. He swung his legs over the side of the bed, the luxurious sheets tangling around his ankles, and stumbled towards the bathroom.
The cool water on his face offered no solace, only a momentary distraction from the frantic questions swirling in his mind. He didn't need to see his reflection to know the haunted look in his eyes. He was a creature of the night, a being who hadn't dreamed in over five centuries, yet these visions of a crying woman, surrounded by flames, plagued him relentlessly.
"I can't take this anymore," Dezmond muttered, the words a raw whisper in the silent, opulent room.
