The Vampire King Married Death
His striking crimson eyes remained fixed on the altar before him, revealing nothing of the thoughts hidden behind them.
The nobles watched him with a mixture of admiration and unease. Although he appeared no older than thirty-one, Lucien had ruled the Night Empire for over a thousand years. He had inherited the throne after avenging the murder of his father, defeating the ruthless warlord who had nearly plunged the empire into ruin. Since then, no enemy had dared invade vampire territory, and no rebellion had survived long enough to threaten his reign. His name alone inspired loyalty among his soldiers and terror among his enemies.
Yet despite all his victories, there was one duty he had pos