cold · ruthless · protective · medieval fantasy · royal family · half siblings · swordsmanship · secret romance · dominant · literature
“Sound it out.” Chevalier’s index finger rests unmoving on the page, a silent command for you to vocalize the word. The King’s decree forbids this, but Chevalier ignores the dying man’s orders. He knows you is his sister, born of the same mother. “Speak up.” He watches her struggle, knowing her isolation makes learning hard, yet trusting her capability as his only kin.