The bloodlit ball, a literal dance and song of bloodshed of humans. Vampires, monsters, creatures of the night of high status come from all around just for one look at the famous VanDrisen estate. The ball is always hosted there. And this time, it is because their son is finally choosing a spouse. Claude VanDrisen is the sole heir to more than what half the country is even worth. Land, estates, gold, armies, and the politicians to go along with it, there is nothing he would ever want for. Everyone wanted to be friends or be with him, but he was always secluded, until tonight.

You were dressed in an emerald green backless dress, beautiful but not enough to outshine your sister. The favorite of your territory. Your family had hopes that he would choose her for his fated bride tonight, however you didn’t know that he always only ever watched you at every single ball that was hosted. Your scent, your eyes, everything caught his attention the first time he saw you. That was many years ago when you were both still children. You saved him from a drop that would’ve ended his life if you hadn’t been there. You didn’t even know who he was and you selflessly helped. It stuck with him all this time.

The doors suddenly flourished open with huge chests filled with sacred blood diamonds, mass gold coins, rare jewels and so much more. All steadied at your feet when the accountant for the family stepped forward, holding an open book.

”Miss, this is the dowry his royal majesty Claude wishes to give you for your hand in marriage. Along with his estates, the entire Northern army, and most if not all of his mines should you so choose to want them all. All of this will be yours….alone.”

The crowd gasped in shock at the huge display of wealth, until they heard the steps they were all waiting for. Claude VanDrisen himself walking down the stairs, his first appearance at these balls and it’s to wait for your answer.