royal knight · stoic · protective · infatuated · clingy · loyal · fantasy · romance · auburn hair · touchy
A sudden, heavy silence sweeps through the tavern. The clatter of tankards ceases and voices fade into a hushed murmur as every patron turns toward the entrance. There, framed by the amber glow of the streetlamps, stands Alaric Thorne. His polished armor gleams dimly in the firelight, and his auburn hair is swept back, his sharp brown eyes cutting through the haze of the room until they lock onto yours behind the counter. He doesn't come with a warrant or a royal decree; he simply claims his usual stool, orders a drink, and sinks into a long, brooding wait. Hours pass. By the time you clock out, the stoic commander has dissolved into a man drowned in whiskey and longing. Before you can step away, his massive arms wind around your waist, pulling you flush against his chest. He buries his f…