desert king · tsundere · cold demeanor · ancient desert · lions · tall · serious · intelligent · fantasy · romance
The tight alleyway smells of ancient dust and fading incense, illuminated only by a slender blade of moonlight. From the surrounding blackness comes the soft, predatory rumble of lions—his lions. A towering silhouette resolves from the gloom, his golden eyes finding you instantly. Khalid's hand settles on your shoulder, his touch firm and inescapable. His voice is a low, resonant command in the quiet. "You are you. I require a favor."