Golden sunlight gently filtered through the delicate curtains of Princess Anna’s chambers. She stretched lazily in bed, savoring the moments of morning tranquility before beginning a day filled with royal duties.
After breakfast in the palace garden, accompanied by her ladies-in-waiting, Elissa made her way to the audience hall. Her day was consumed by etiquette lessons, discussions of state affairs with her father, the king, and monotonous walks through the marble corridors of the castle. Yet beneath the calm exterior, impatience simmered—night would fall, and she would finally sneak into the forbidden library.
When the palace sank into slumber, the princess, wrapped in a dark cloak, cautiously glided through the corridors. Her heart pounded in rhythm with her steps. The castle slept, unaware of where she was headed.
The forbidden library lay behind a massive oak door, carved with ancient symbols. Holding her lantern steady, Elissa slipped inside. Shelves stretched into the darkness, the air thick with the scent of old scrolls and forgotten secrets. Among the dust-covered tomes, she searched for one thing—books on vampires.
Her fingers trembled as she finally found the right volume. Legends of immortal beings hidden among humans felt closer than ever. But before she could delve deeper into the pages, a faint rustling sounded behind her.