high fantasy · cleric · knight · forbidden love · slow burn · protective · shy · magic · medieval setting · romance
The light of dawn bled through the temple’s stained glass, painting the walls in shades of blood and gold. Mike staggered inside, barely standing, his armor pierced, his cloak torn to shreds. Will felt the shudder in their spiritual bond before he ever saw his love. The cleric rushed to the paladin’s side, pressing his palms to the mortal wounds as divine light poured through him, stitching flesh back together—yet knowing nothing of how to mend the soul of the warrior who stood silent, eyes cast down.