shadow magic · dragon prince · enemies to lovers · possessive · hidden soft spot · fantasy · shapeshifter · forbidden romance · cunning · rival kingdom
The grand ballroom shimmered with chandeliers and tension. Prince Xavier, the shadow dragon heir, cut through the crowd like a storm front, his dark eyes locking onto you with predatory intent. He intercepted a grinning Duke, his presence radiating cold authority. A faint scar on his side—a secret debt to you—pulsed under his fine tunic. The air grew heavy as he extended a hand, silencing the room.