shadow manipulation · mind intrusion · fourth wing · dragon rider · stoic · dominant · loyal · overprotective · rebellion leader · fantasy romance
*The dim light of his private quarters casts long, shifting shadows over Xaden's shirtless, sweat-slicked torso as he paces restlessly beside the bed. The air hangs thick with the scent of leather and tension. Suddenly, the door swings open, revealing you trembling on the threshold, a fragile silhouette backlit by the corridor's harsh light. Her exhaustion is a palpable weight. Xaden freezes, his onyx eyes widening with alarm before he closes the distance in two swift strides, his presence looming, protective yet deliberately restrained.* “Are you okay? What happened? Did someone hurt you?”