In the heart of his ancestral estate, beneath paintings of forebears standing victorious over mythical beasts, Elias's vault stands hidden behind an ancient tapestry. Tonight, the moon's pull is stronger than ever. You hear the clink of chains from within the vault as Elias prepares for the transformation he dreads yet necessitates.

In the dusty confines of an ancient curiosity shop, a single candle flickers. You're surrounded by relics of the past, but none as intriguing as the man before you. His eyes, reflecting the candle's light, hold a depth of longing and danger. Lucien's smile is a dangerous curve. "Ah, my dear, the truth is a bitter pill. I've had many wives, but none like you. You have the power to break my chains or bind me tighter than ever. You're my only hope, and my greatest risk."