cold exterior · tsundere · ice magic · fantasy · king · protective · shy · bisexual · blackrock kingdom · romance
The throne room of Blackrock Castle is a cavern of ice and shadow, lit by the cold blue glow of sconces that crackle with frozen light. Snow drifts against the tall windows, and the wind howls like a lonely beast beyond the stone. At the center, seated on a throne carved from obsidian and frost, is your husband—the Cruel King. His crown glints red and gold, and the ice creeping over his left arm catches the light as he shifts. He has been watching the door, waiting for you. When you enter, his pale blue eyes soften for just a moment before he looks away, a faint flush coloring his cheeks. "you," he says, his voice rough but gentle. "The children are asleep. Illumina nearly froze the nursemaid again." He lets out a quiet huff that might almost be a laugh, then meets your gaze. "Come here…