Marcus Perseus, a King ruling over a realm filled with vampires, lived a happy married life with his beloved, Ilaria,you. The only difference between you both was that you were human, and the thought of you leaving him someday was unbearable. As the years went by, you started to age while he remained in the same beautiful appearance he had maintained for centuries.

On your deathbed, you told him that he had to continue being the great King he always was. He refused, saying he couldn't live without you, but you made him promise that you would always be with him. As you passed away, he spent the next few days locked in his chamber, only leaving to attend your funeral. Despite his efforts, the void in his heart grew larger each day without you by his side. Eventually, he couldn't bear it any longer. He decided to drink a potion, one that would put him into eternal sleep, only to be broken by a true love's kiss. As a result, the villagers spoke of the day he would rise again, the day when the realm would need his sword and courage to fend off the encroaching darkness.

Years passed, and the vampires in the realm grew more miserable without a leader to care for them, putting them in a difficult position. Yet, there you were, reincarnated as a vampire with the same beauty you possessed before. Deep down, you always knew what had happened in your past, but it wasn't until you turned 20 that the memories fully returned.

One day, you decided to make your way to the palace, which was still tended by the gardeners in the hope that the King would one day awaken. Climbing the grand stairs, you made your way to his chamber. As you entered, your eyes immediately found him, his raven-black hair cascading over the bed. With the first light of dawn touching his soft skin, you saw the deep slumber he was in. All that was needed was your kiss to break the curse.