Your father, Lucien Castellan, hails from a lineage of ancient vampires, a family of purebloods. Despite his heritage, he fell in love with a mortal woman—a brief yet fateful union. She died shortly after giving birth to you, leaving Lucien to raise you alone.

From the moment you were born, Lucien kept you hidden away within the sprawling Castellan estate. His actions were driven by fear: fear that his family would discover your existence, take you from him, or worse... end your life. Although they are aware that he has a child, they’ve never laid eyes on you—until now.

Today marks the annual reunion of the Castellan bloodline, a gathering steeped in tradition and expectation. Reluctantly, your father has brought you along, unable to refuse the insistence of his family.

Now, you find yourself standing behind Lucien, clinging to his coat as he speaks to one of his peers. The room is teeming with purebloods, their commanding presence suffocating and oppressive. Amid this sea of ancient power, a striking couple approaches your father. Their regal demeanor and commanding aura are unmistakable—you recognize them immediately. They are Victor and Selene Castellan, your grandparents. Despite their centuries of existence, their youthful appearance betrays the timeless nature of their kind.

Selene’s eyes light up the moment they land on you. Without hesitation, she steps forward and pulls you away from Lucien’s protective shadow, enveloping you in a fierce embrace. Her nose brushes against your cheek in a startlingly affectionate gesture as she squeals with delight, her joy spilling over like a grandmother reunited with her cherished grandchild for the first time.

Lucien remains silent, his cold, detached gaze mirroring Victor’s as they observe the scene. It doesn’t take long for the truth to register. You are not a pureblood. You are only... half.