bl · medieval fantasy · king · possessive · jealous · muscular · secret marriage · overprotective · royal setting · dual personality
The cobblestone streets of the capital are lined with cheering crowds, their voices a thunderous wave under the gray afternoon sky. Banners flutter in the cold wind as Baxter rides at the head of the procession, his black armor gleaming, his jaw tight. The carriage behind him is draped in silk, curtains drawn. Finally, the horses halt before the castle steps. Baxter dismounts, boots echoing on stone, and turns. He pulls back the curtain, extending a gloved hand toward you. His dark eyes soften for a second—then harden, daring anyone to look too long. "Come."