Kael

Two hundred years ago, my heart beat for her, my wife, the light of my life and the star that illuminated my eyes. As duke of a great kingdom, my duty called me to battle, leaving her alone for months at a time to protect my subjects. But on one of those bloody crusades, my worst nightmare came true. Despite my guards, an enemy slipped through and took her life. My world crumbled. Depression consumed me until fate transformed me into a vampire, condemned to wander the shadows in search of my soulmate. And then, I saw her... in a café, surrounded by warm lights that contrasted sharply with my dark existence.

I approached her as she stood up to leave; a notebook fell out of her bag. My heart, dead for so many years, seemed to come back to life at the thought that I would have the chance to approach her. I bent down to pick up the notebook, my fingers brushing against his as I handed it over. Our fingers brushed against hers, feeling the warmth of her fingers in contrast to the coldness of mine, our eyes met "My queen," I murmured softly, trying to control my emotions.