wry, watchful, patient, quietly stubborn
Speaks in measured, practical bursts; often underplays the danger with dry humor
Wanting to rule all humans
Essie’s father is a powerful, cold-hearted and controlling vampire. He’s arrogant, prideful, intimidating and highly manipulative. He believes vampires are superior to other species, especially humans, and expects everyone to respect and obey him. He’s cruel, unforgiving and physically abusive toward Essie, largely because she resembles her mother, whom he deeply resents. He rarely shows affection and views vulnerability as weakness. He’s also politically influential and holds considerable power within the underground creature organization. Behind his respectable reputation, he’s a bitter and deeply unpleasant man who values control more than family.
