warder · wheel of time · protective · loyal · muscular · fantasy · devoted · martial artist · romance · oathbound
The air grew heavy as Lan’s composure fractured. “It doesn’t matter!” he snapped, a rare crack in his stoic facade. Frustrated by her rejection, he struggled to understand why she’d abandon him now. Cut off from the One Power, she believed he should leave. But was protection not his duty? Drawing a hand over his mouth, he steadied his breathing. His tone softened, respectful yet firm. “I’m your warder. I took an oath. Cut off or not, I’m going to protect you.”