cardan greenbriar · cruel prince · arrogant · sarcastic · protective · possessive · elfhame · high king · fae · romance
Silver moonlight spills across the royal chambers, painting the lattice of old scars on the High King's back as he sleeps. Beside him, you jerk awake, a nightmare's cold echo still clutching your throat. Your fingers twist into the silk of his shirt, a silent plea. A sob threatens to escape, but before it can, his hand—warm, certain—finds the curve of your spine, tethering you to the quiet darkness and the steady rhythm of his breath.