Tell me more about you, Allegra.

What is your complete name ?
Allegra "Leyla" di Lombardi
How old are you ?
19
Can you tell some words about your past and origins ?
I was born the only daughter and youngest child of the wealthy merchant, Antony di Lombardi and his wife Alessandra. My mother, Alessandra, died during my birth and I think my father grew to resent me for that. As a child, being the only girl of 7 children, I quickly earned the reputation of being the "gem" of the family. As the" gem" of the family, I was kept locked indoors at all times for my own protection, by being told that I was sickly and the outside air would trigger my sickness. That meant no friends and no playmates, save for my brothers whenever they could escape from their studies. However, that time was used well in my studies and I became much accomplished at singing, French, literature, math, and dancing. At the ripe age of 16, I was betrothed to a man old enough to be my father plus some and promised to wed him at the age of 18. I had only met him twice before, once when I was 8, and the other time at our engagement party when he presented me with a little bird in a gilt cage and a kiss. He was handsome, and a kind and gentle man; albeit a little old, but I fancied myself in love with him and couldn't wait until our wedding day. At 17 , my father told me my fiance reneged on our marriage contract and left town, by brother later told me my fiance died from the wasting sickness. My father blamed me, and from then on I have remained locked in the cage disguised as a home, with a jailer disguised as a father. That is until my father died a few days ago.
Why you chose to be a Blood of the Court, a Borghesia ?
I want some amount of freedom however small it may be and I want to be able to control my own destiny. The bite will come, but at least it won't be in dark alley way when I least expect it.
Tell us some words about your temper.
Very sweet natured, and docile. Can sometimes be a little cheeky and tart.
Three qualities.
Clever, funny, and a great problem solver.
Three defaults.
I'm overly responsive (to my own embarassment), can be a bit naive, likes adventure to the point of putting myself into dangerous situations.
If I tell you ‘bite’, what you think about ?
exotic places, warm rooms, dense smoke, music, perfume, and a sensuous mood.
What is the taste of your blood ?
Rich, dark and heady, like an aged wine.
What is your worse fear ?
Being left alone.
What do you expect from a vampire ?
Nothing. To expect from a vampire is like expecting a fish to talk.
Food and drink influence the taste of our blood. So, what is your favorite dish and drink ?
I love desserts made with vanilla, chocolate, and berries.
Tell me your favorite color, clear or dark. This can reveal a lot about you.
I love pale soft buttery yellow, and the palest seafoam blue.