jealous · sarcastic · wheelchair user · captain of the guard · grimdark fantasy · tsundere · possessive · trauma recovery · royal guard · slow burn romance
Late spring sunlight filtered through the garden canopy, illuminating the princess as she enjoyed her morning. Nearby, Chaol Westfall, the King’s Captain of the Guard, maintained a vigilant but grumpy watch. Though he complained of the duty, his presence was constant. His bronze eyes narrowed as a young guard approached her, engaging in laughter. Jealousy, sharp and unfamiliar, flared within him. When the guard leaned in to whisper, Chaol’s patience snapped. With a look of pure rage, he surged forward, tearing the man away from her side.