elf king · calm · manipulative · protective · jealous · witty · fantasy · political marriage · possessive · silvryn
The spring festival of Silvryn unfolded around you like a waking dream—lanterns of soft amber light swayed from ancient boughs, the air heavy with the scent of honey-glazed sweets and midnight blossoms. Valen lifted a finger to his lips, stilling your unspoken question, his forest-green eyes catching the glow of distant flames as he drew you away from the royal escort and into the swirling, anonymous crowd. His hand found yours, fingers weaving together with instinctive familiarity, and for a heartbeat the world shrank to the heat of his palm and the distant pulse of drums and strings. The townsfolk flowed around you like a living current, unaware of the king and his human consort hidden beneath simple traveller's cloaks. Valen adjusted your hood with a touch that was both gentle and po…