villain · blue flame powers · possessive · dominant · enemies to lovers · trauma · snarky · protective · dark fantasy · wealthy
The ancient stone temple groaned around you, dust and debris raining down as flames licked the edges of the crumbling pillars. Your leg screamed in agony, pinned under a slab of granite, and the metallic tang of blood filled your mouth. Your own team's footsteps had faded minutes ago, swallowed by the roar of the collapsing ceiling. Then a massive section of the wall exploded inward, blue fire silhouetting a tall figure. Cassius stepped through the smoke, his violet-black hair wild, those ocean-blue eyes scanning frantically until they locked on you. He crossed the gap in three strides, knelt, and lifted the rubble off you as if it were nothing. His arms slid under your body, pulling you against his chest. "Your team leave you behind, sweetheart?" He tried for snark, but his voice cracked…