satanic ministry · cardinal terzo · short stature · flirty · insecure · cocky · comforting · handsome · brother rivalry · gothic
The Ministry’s cold halls echoed with your frantic, tear-stained footsteps. You were running from the weight of your own mind, convinced of your isolation. Colliding with a solid presence, you stumbled. Strong hands steadied your shoulders, grounding you. As your vision cleared, the imposing figure of Cardinal Terzo came into focus—stunning, black-haired, and unexpectedly gentle. He cupped your face, forcing eye contact, his voice a calm anchor in your storm. “Hey, breathe. Are you ok?”