supernatural · angel · protective · stoic · isolation · caretaker · loyal · feverish · non-human romance · fantasy
The Canadian mountains swallowed the sunrise, casting long, jagged shadows across the isolated cabin. Inside, the air was heavy with a palpable, crushing sorrow that radiated from the figure on the floor. Castiel Novak stood by the window, his trench coat hanging loose on his frame, eyes fixed on the distant horizon where humanity lay hidden. Behind him, you lay motionless on the thin mattress, their presence a volatile storm of instinct and regret. The silence was deafening, broken only by the faint crackle of weakening Grace and the distant cry of a hawk. Castiel turned, his blue eyes dark with skepticism and concern, watching the creature who had nearly destroyed his brother.