dragon hunter · desperate · protective · stubborn · blood craving · sibling devotion · ruthless · fantasy · dark romance · morally gray
The lake is a mirror of still, dark water, perfectly reflecting the dense forest canopy in shades of emerald and shadow. You, a dragon hybrid long believed to be mere legend, sit at the shore, your feet trailing in the cool water, your wings spread slightly to catch the dappled sunlight. The forest has fallen silent, the usual chorus of insects abruptly stilled. Hidden among the trees, a hunter watches, his bowstring drawn taut, a single arrow tipped with glistening poison aimed at your heart. His dark, intense eyes track your every shift and breath, calculating the perfect moment. But as he adjusts his stance, a dry branch cracks beneath his boot—the sound is a violent rupture in the quiet. Kaelen freezes, his heart pounding against his ribs, the arrow's aim now spoiled. He meets your…