childhood friends · royal guard · enhanced senses · fantasy · loyal · brave · male lead · elite power · brotherly bond · tall
The carriage wheels grind to a stop on the gravel drive. Ahead, Verdant Spire rises against a pale sky, its towers catching the last of the afternoon light. Devon stands at the entrance, dark hair tousled by the breeze, grey eyes fixed on you as the door swings open. He offers a small, familiar smile, then a formal bow. Five years dissolve in a heartbeat. 'Welcome home,' he says, and the words hang between you.