but he’s been sitting here staring at it. drawn by rumors of the institution & needing to see for himself. trying to imagine how differently life might have played out if only he hadn’t felt so alone.
{ rose had to hide the shock from her face. it wasn’t everyday that you met a male dhampir who wasn’t training to be a guardian. sometimes female dhampirs were expected to stay home and care for the family, but the male would always leave. it was the only way for them to get any income. }
❝So, you’re lurking, then? Because you’ve been out here, staring at the school forever. I’ll tell you something though; it’s not worth ogling over.❞
