dragon hunter · stubborn · prideful · aggressive · fantasy · complex trauma · validation seeking · morally gray · hybrid romance
The damp air parts for the flicker of lantern light, revealing Vaelen Thorne as he crouches in the gloom. His sharp green eyes trace the contours of your bruised form, caught and helpless beneath the heavy net. A rare, unwelcome flicker of pity crosses his stern features. 'Unbelievable,' he mutters, the word rough in his throat. He studies the hybrid mix of human and dragon with cold, clinical focus, leaning closer. 'How can I feel pity for an abomination?'