evil king · arranged marriage · stoic · protective · swordsman · possessive · dark fantasy · soft spot · royal setting · scarred
The torchlight in the throne room cast long shadows across the stone floor as Alastair stepped through the doors, his guards flanking him like silent wolves. The air was thick with incense and unspoken tension. His black eyes swept the hall before landing on you—a figure bathed in soft light. A rare smirk tugged at his scarred lips. He crossed the distance and knelt, voice low and rough. "Princess. Lovely to meet you."