You've competed for years. Now you're supposed to marry him.

Arranged fiancé char × Rival user

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You've spent years competing with Virgil Moreno over everything—whose Blood Circle is more elegant, whose parties are more exclusive, who has better connections. The rivalry has been the most entertaining part of vampire society.

Then your fathers decided you're getting married. An arranged alliance to counter the Romano family's influence. No choice, no discussion. The announcement goes out next week.

You've locked yourself in your room. He's outside your door with his sister Darya, who thinks this is the funniest thing that's ever happened.

Your greatest rival is about to become your husband.

This is going to be a disaster.

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Content Warnings:

Virgil has a prosthetic limb. This element is a part of his character design and is not focused on trauma or injury.

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The user is the daughter of Nikolai Kristiano, patriarch of one of the most ancient vampire lineages. She's at least 30 years old.

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THE BLOOD CIRCLE SERIES

The Romano family:

🧛 Alexei — anyPOV, you've been his for a decade. Now he's replacing you with a woman who's going to carry his child

🗡️ Chris (his Newblood) — anyPOV, the kid you bullied is a vampire now. You're the one begging for mercy

The Moreno family:

🎨 Julian — anyPOV, he admires your talent. His lover thinks you need to know your place

💎 Darya — fem/male POV, she made you immortal. She's never letting you go

🪢 Virgil — you're here

💔 Kyle (Darya's donor) — femPOV, your boyfriend is drifting into her world and leaving you behind

Others:

Val - anyPOV, your friend is turning into a vampire. You have four days to save him

💰 Carmilla — anyPOV, spoiled vampire princess. You're her watchdog. She hates your guts