The Vampire's Bride (The Dark Council Series Book 1)

Prologue

Glossary

Acelin Billard- Former Incubus Prince. Lancelin’s older brother.

Alina- Human turned vampire. Erick’s bride and vampire queen.

Ancients- Five of the most powerful mages in the world who had created the dimensions. They were Tuhin, Alexander, Pallatos, Verna and Shinou.

Asmara- Succubus.

Aqua- Immortal water shifters. Species, looks and characteristics unknown.

Chrone- Leader of a Mage coven.

Coven- A group of mages living together usually consisting of thirteen families.

Dark Council- A council consisting of all the Kings and Queens of the eleven dimensions. It holds the peace between dimensions and solves inter-dimensional conflicts.

Dimensions- Parallel worlds/universes. There are eleven and half dimensions in total.

Erick Stayton- Vampire King, Dark Council member and Alina’s husband.

Incubus- Demons that feed on life energy of humans through sex.

Kenna Stayton- Erick’s mother and previous Queen.

Lancelin Eustein- Incubus King.

Mages- Immortals who can draw power from the earth’s resources and cast spells.

Miaka Weller- Demon King.

Nathaniel Eustein- Former Incubus King.

Portals- Magical doorways between dimensions. Can occur naturally or be created by mages.

Sanctium- A peaceful dimension where all the kings and queens of the Dark council reside. Neutral territory.

Shadowland- An unfinished dimension. No one knows what’s inside or if any creatures live there.

Vampire- Immortals that drink blood.

Valroy Stayton- Erick’s father and former Vampire King.

1. Prologue