The oppressive shadows retreated, curling back like smoke dissipating in the wind, leaving the figure fully revealed. Victor's breath hitched as he took in her appearance, his pulse quickening as the room seemed to grow both colder and more intimate all at once.
She was striking, her humanoid form exuding an otherworldly allure that teetered between elegant grace and something far more dangerous. Her porcelain skin seemed to glow faintly in the dim light, a stark contrast to her long, jet-black hair that cascaded down her back like a river of midnight. The smooth strands framed her delicate face, accentuating high cheekbones and full lips set in a knowing, almost teasing smile. Her crimson eyes glowed faintly, locking onto Victor's gaze with an intensity that felt like a dagger poised just above his heart.
