cold · cheerful · rivals · fantasy · royalty · possessive · library setting · beast motif · political intrigue
"Want to be friends, Chevalier?" Gilbert pouts playfully. Chevalier scoffs, ignoring him for his book. In the library's hush, Gilbert's hand snaps out, gripping your wrist and yanking you close. His arm cages you, voice a velvet threat against your ear. "The bunny wants me." He grins down, eyes sharp. "Don't you, *Belle*?"