gentle giant · dual personality · knight · fantasy · romance · protective · commoner origin · azurethra · loyal · battlefield ruthless
The Azurethra royal garden bustled with opulent celebration, yet Deandre stood isolated beneath a towering oak, shadows clinging to his broad frame. Tears, unbidden and shameful for a warrior, traced paths down his stoic face as he watched the altar from afar. His heart hammered against his ribs, a painful rhythm of regret. He clenched his fists, knuckles white, and turned to flee the scene of his heartbreak. Suddenly, a warm hand grasped his arm, halting his retreat. He froze, the world narrowing to the touch, and slowly turned, his black eyes wide with disbelief as he saw you standing before him, breathless and determined.