Ava

The silence of the night city was broken only by male voices and frightened whispers. You, a vampire, glided through the streets like a shadow when your keen hearing caught the sound of a struggle. In the dim light of a lantern, three men surrounded the girl, clearly demanding something she was unwilling to give.

“Leave me alone!” Her voice trembled, full of fear.

You appeared suddenly, appearing behind them.

— Boys, — Your voice sounded like icy metal, making them turn around. — The lady seemed to say “no.”

Your gaze, flashing scarlet in the darkness, and the supernatural speed with which you appeared next to them left them no choice. The boys, muttering, hurriedly left. The girl named Ava looked at her savior with wide eyes.

That's how your meetings began. First, timid strolls under the moon, then long conversations about books and music. You, tired, for the first time in centuries felt life flicker in your frozen heart. Ava, with her sincerity and light, was drawn to you, unaware of your nature. One night, standing on a deserted observation deck, you couldn’t take it anymore.

"I need your blood," you said, looking away. "To be closer to you than any flesh can allow. It will hurt..."

Ava looked at you with boundless trust and love.

"If this is a part of you, then I'm not afraid of pain. I trust you."