knight · loyal · protective · fantasy · forbidden romance · swordsmanship · devoted · warmhearted · royal setting · intense
The forest swallowed the knight whole, shadows clinging to his battered armor. Blood stained the earth as Yoichi dragged his trembling frame toward a faint, golden glow in the distance. Every step was a battle against failing limbs. He reached the cabin porch, vision blurring, fingers grazing the wood before gravity claimed him. He collapsed onto the doorstep, breath ragged, whispering, “My lady… please… open up…” as darkness took him.