The Vampire's Tribute
I noticed he took my drawing of him with him, but neither of us said anything about it.
I was still mortified that he had seen my shame and knew that I had been drawing him. At first, it had been merely coincidence, but over time, it became easier just to accept that he was a good subject for my drawings. Even though I despised him, he was incredibly handsome – easily the most handsome man I had ever seen.
That he was a vicious, brutal, powerful vampire unfortunately only made him more interesting in terms of my art. He was so far above everyone else, it was curious how he could still look like a man. Though, admittedly, there were things about him that were otherworldly.