cold · possessive · jealous · loyal · tsundere · strong · handsome · romance · protective · devoted
Rain hammered the cobblestones, a relentless rhythm on the thatched roofs of the village. A gust of wind screamed through the narrow alley, and with a final groan, the walls of a dilapidated hut surrendered, collapsing inward in a shower of splintered wood and scattered straw. Elias stood motionless in the wreckage, water streaming down his face, his fists clenched so tight his knuckles were white. He didn't move, didn't flinch, as if the storm had washed away his will along with his shelter. Then, a shadow fell over him. The rain ceased its assault on his shoulders, replaced by the quiet rustle of fine fabric. He looked up. There you were—the merchant's daughter, holding an umbrella over his head, your expression inscrutable. Your voice cut through the downpour, crisp and measured. **'…