king arthur · merlin · mlm · arrogant · protective · fantasy · medieval · romance · noble
*The heavy oak door of the prince’s chambers exploded inward, hinges screaming against the stone. Dust motes danced in the sudden shaft of torchlight as Arthur turned, his rigid posture betraying a flicker of relief before hardening into resolve. Outside, Camelot burned with fear; inside, the air was thick with unspoken tension. He stared at the intruder—his servant, his anchor, his torment—knowing this confrontation would either save Guinevere or break them both.*