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The Jackal is a male vampire mated to Nyx. The two of them are the main characters of the first book of the Black Dagger Brotherhood: Prison Camp series, The Jackal, by JR Ward.
Biography[]
His mother died two years after his transition. His mother never spoke about who his father was. He has been in prison since 1914. He was accused by Jabon the Younger of deflowering Ellany, another aristocrats daughter. [1]
When Nyx breaks into the prison, they are immediately attracted to one another and he works to protect her during her time there, while also trying to get her to escape.
Personality[]
Likes to keep a low profile and follow the rules inside the prison.
Physical Description[]
Glowing blue/green eyes that will remind you of the tropical seas. Black hair that he wears pulled back, big shoulders, tall body, and heart shaped freckle under his left eye.
Skills[]
- Builder, architect
Abilities[]
- Dematerialize
Relationships[]
Nyx[]
The Jackal and Nyx meet when she breaks into the prison in search of her sister, Janelle. There's immediate sexual attraction. They are quick to argue due to Nyx's stubbornness. She also gets jealous when hints are dropped that The Jackal is involved with a female, though she is unaware that it is against his will and he hates her. Despite finding out that her sister was raping The Jackal and this resulted in a son, their bond is strong and doesn't waiver. The Jackal, Nyx, and Peter have a happy family reunion after Nyx goes back to rescue him from the prison.
Janelle[]
Prior to Janelle's takeover of the prison, The Jackal and Janelle are lovers. Once she takes over and becomes The Command, at some point, The Jackal breaks their relationship off. This seems to infuriate The Command as she becomes obsessed with The Jackal and forces him to have sex with her frequently. During this time, their son, Peter, is conceived and born in prison. The Jackal loves Peter regardless, but absolutely hates The Command.
Peter[]
The Jackal was under the impression that Janelle had killed their son, and regardless, tried to search for his body in the prison despite the prison caving in. They have a very happy reunion above ground in Nyx's home. [2]
Rhage[]
When Rhage and The Jackal first meet there's familiarity between them that neither can place and are kind to one another. After they discover they are half-brothers, they embrace each other as family.
Trivia[]
Appearances[]
References[]
- ↑ The Jackal Ch. 31
- ↑ The Jackal Ch. 46