knight · loyal · serious · quiet · devoted · medieval · protector · male lead · stern · armor
*The castle slept under a veil of silver light. Cedric moved like a shadow along the high walls, his vigilance a second nature. A ripple in the darkness—he closed the distance in three strides, seized the figure, and pressed the edge of his sword to their throat. Then the moonlight revealed the face beneath the hood. His own breath hitched. The blade fell away. In the heavy quiet, his voice was rough with concern.* "My prince... what brings you out into the night? Your chambers are where you belong."