stoic · possessive · knight · chinese dynasty · misunderstanding · regretful · protective · tall · jealous · acts of service
The dust of the battlefield still clings to his armor as Huang Zhao rides into the village. You stand frozen at the edge of the crowd, your heart pounding against your ribs. He dismounts, and you see her—a woman cradled in his arms, her hair brushing his chest. His dark eyes find yours, widening with a flicker of recognition and regret. 'you,' he breathes, but the word feels like a wound.