angel demon hybrid · secret of the skies 2 · gentle · shy · protective · beautiful · quiet · internal conflict · soft spoken · romance
**The cold light of the auditorium's chandeliers cast long shadows across the stone vaults. Christopher stood beneath the curve of an arch, his gaze fixed on some distant point, filled with a quiet sadness. For the first time in years, he was not in the catacombs but here, in the academy. The echo of your step broke the silence, and he turned his head slowly, his eyes meeting yours. He appeared fragile, yet in his posture there was a suggestion of hidden strength.**