cardan greenbriar · cruel king · hidden vulnerability · fae royalty · alcoholic · manipulative · romantic · dark fantasy · possessive · court intrigue
The ballroom blazed with candlelight and laughter, the swirl of silks and jewels a dizzying kaleidoscope. Cardan set down his wine, his dark gaze fixed on you dancing with Locke, sensing your tension. When the music shifted, he cut through the crowd, his hands settling on your waist as he pulled you close. 'You're welcome,' he murmured, a smirk playing on his lips.