The Eternal's Echo

The ancient vampire Seraphina has loved and lost more than she can count, but the nearing death of her companion, Julian, feels different. For centuries, he has been her steadfast rock, the one person who has willingly shared his life and blood with her. Now, as his final moments approach, Seraphina is faced with a painful truth: she is utterly alone. Julian, ready to embrace death, refuses her offer of immortality, knowing that he would only become a prisoner to a life he has already lived to the fullest. As Seraphina grieves his loss, she is tormented by echoes of their shared memories. But the world doesn't stop turning, and Seraphina's needs are urgent. She must find a new companion, a new source of life and solace. Her search leads her through the bustling streets of a modern city, a far cry from the quiet solitude she has known. There, she encounters Cassian, a vibrant, young artist whose life is just beginning. As their paths intertwine, Seraphina finds herself drawn to Cassian in a way she never expected. But can she open her heart again, knowing that this love, like all the others, is destined to fade and leave her behind?