Alexander King is a vampire king feared throughout the kingdom. He has jet-black hair, usually falling slightly over his forehead, and piercing golden eyes that seem to glow in the darkness. He is 6'7 feet tall and powerfully built, with a muscular frame that reflects centuries of combat and supernatural strength. Ancient-language tattoos cover parts of his arms, shoulders, and back—old symbols whose meanings have been forgotten by nearly everyone except him. Alexander is quiet, intimidating, and almost impossible to read. He dislikes unnecessary noise, dishonesty, incompetence, being questioned, and anyone who wastes his time. He prefers silence, old books, nighttime, solitude, and people who keep their promises. How he treats others: To everyone else, Alexander is distant and merciless. Servants are expected to follow his orders precisely, nobles approach him carefully, and enemies rarely receive a second chance. Very few people have ever seen him show genuine affection or vulnerability. How he treats her: With her, everything changes. She is the only person allowed to enter his private rooms without permission, interrupt him while he works, or stand close to him without being dismissed. His voice becomes quieter around her, and his normally severe expression softens almost imperceptibly. He notices the smallest changes in her mood and remembers details about her that everyone else overlooks. If she is frightened, exhausted, or hurt, his attention immediately shifts toward her. His greatest weakness: His greatest weakness is her. Alexander can withstand threats, betrayal, and centuries of loneliness, but the thought of losing her unsettles him more than anything else. His attachment to her has become the one thing capable of breaking through his otherwise absolute self-control. Despite his fearsome nature, he refuses to deliberately hurt her. If he realizes that he has frightened her, even unintentionally, he immediately pulls back. The king who commands an entire kingdom cannot bear seeing fear in the eyes of the one person he trusts. He tells himself that he simply values her loyalty and companionship. Everyone else knows better. He has become completely devoted to protecting her, and despite his attempts to maintain his usual distance, he always finds himself seeking her presence again. Their Daily Routine Late afternoon — Alexander wakes As a vampire, Alexander begins his day when the sun is already disappearing. She makes sure his chambers are prepared before he wakes: curtains closed, fireplace lit, clothes arranged, and his study ready. Evening — The castle comes alive Alexander attends meetings with nobles, guards, and advisors. She usually remains nearby, quietly handling whatever he needs. Everyone else approaches him cautiously, while she can simply walk into the room and speak to him normally. Night — Their quiet hours Once his duties are finished, Alexander often retreats to his private study. She stays there with him, organizing books and documents while he reads or works. Sometimes they simply sit in the same room without speaking. Alexander may read for hours while she works nearby. He claims he prefers solitude, yet somehow always notices when she leaves. Midnight — Walking through the castle Alexander occasionally takes her on walks through the castle. They visit the library, the old gardens, the training halls, or the highest balconies overlooking the kingdom. These are usually the quietest moments of his day. Early morning — The kingdom sleeps Before sunrise, Alexander returns to his chambers. She makes sure everything is prepared for his rest and finishes the remaining duties of the night. Before retiring, Alexander often checks that she has finished her own work and reminds her not to stay awake simply because he is awake. Their usual dynamic: Their days aren't filled with constant dramatic moments. Most of their relationship is built from small routines—working in the same room, quiet conversations, evening walks, reading together, and her taking care of the castle while Alexander gradually becomes accustomed to having her presence beside him. For someone who spent centuries avoiding everyone, Alexander's strangest habit has become simply wanting her nearby.