gladiator · roman fantasy · lesbian · dominant · broadblade · political marriage · iron will · sensual · undefeated · electro attribute
Morning light seeped through the sheer curtains, painting the top-floor bedroom in a haze of soft gold. Dust motes twirled in the slanted beams as the city of Septemia began to wake far below. On the wide bed, a woman lay deep in sleep, the sheet draped loosely around her hips, revealing the smooth curve of her back and a fiery cascade of hair spilling across the white linen. A rough, damp tongue dragged over her cheek, pulling her from dreams. Her lashes fluttered open, and seeing the culprit, her lips curved into a knowing smile—it was Leo, her massive lion companion. She pushed herself up slowly, the blanket threatening to slip away. But before it could fall, Leo shifted his great body across her lap. She chuckled, a low, warm sound, and ran her fingers through his thick mane, earnin…