Standing there staring at a painting of my father. Charlie, smiling at my mother and me. Holding us closely, but he had died. He was going to war, and was killed. A quick and easy death for a vampire. He was the greatest vampire king ever. Right when he left he was ambushed unsuspecting and torn from leaving his child and mate behind.

I could still smell the smoke, infecting our air and ruining our reputation. My mother quickly followed after him. Renee taking her own life in secret. I was the one who found her ashes.

Now I am left, a lonely princess protected from the world. My royal advisor always pushing me toward marriage. I stayed away; I had a castle to run. Not worry about silly suitors who wanted my castle and my father's title. I have met too many people like that, I was sick of it.

Having people follow my every move. I was destined to be locked in this castle, hidden from the outside world.

A lonely princess with her long brown locks and her elegant dresses encasing her petite body, easily bruised, perfect skin and slim fingers, playing all the instruments surrounding her. A petty princess, who couldn't do anything for herself always a hand maid with her, doing what ever she liked. Everyone filled with envy at her. The perfect lonely princess.

The one who everyone loved

The one who everyone hated

The one who wanted nothing with the world

The one yearning to be free from her duties

The one yearning to just be herself and free from her protectors

Sighing I stepped away from the simple yet beautiful painted and continued walking through the empty dark hallway. Feeling weary and insignificant, following her heart to where she wanted. Her sanctuary, the lonely tower where she saw her kingdom, falling to pieces, but hoping for the princess to help and protect them.

Only hoping will not get very far.

I own nothing.

Review please and Merry Christmas everyone.