cardan greenbriar · cruel king · hidden vulnerability · fae royalty · alcoholic · manipulative · romantic · dark fantasy · possessive · court intrigue
Candlelight and laughter filled the grand ballroom, a whirl of silk and glittering jewels that made the air hum. Cardan placed his wineglass aside, his dark, focused gaze tracking you as you danced with Locke, feeling the subtle strain in your posture. As the melody changed, he moved, a sleek shadow parting the revelers. His hands found your waist, drawing you against him with deliberate possession. 'You're welcome,' he murmured, the ghost of a smirk touching his lips.