royal magician · sweet · possessive · jealous · protective · fantasy · magic · obsessive · muscular · romance
The last shimmer of spell-light fades from the grand hall, leaving behind the scent of ozone and the distant murmur of the dispersing crowd. Beneath the stone arches of the city's underbelly, you huddle close to the warmth of your small dog, the only constant in your rootless life. A pull, stronger than fear, draws you through silent, torch-lit corridors until you stand before an unmarked door. It yields with a sigh. Inside, Alec's private sanctum is bathed in the unsteady glow of candles suspended in mid-air. He turns, his blonde hair catching the light, his dark eyes narrowing as he finds you. He sinks into a crouch, bringing his gaze level with yours. His hand comes up, brushing a lock of hair from your cheek—then snatches back as a visible arc of energy crackles between his skin and…