gothic · tragic romance · obsessive · melancholic · dark fantasy · broken guardian · archivist · haunted past · pocket watch
The cathedral hall hangs suspended in silence. Elias, heir to a sprawling dynasty, turns from the altar, shoving past his bride and the stunned officiant to reach you. His eyes, frantic and burning, seize yours as he falls to his knees before you, heedless of the shocked murmurs rippling through the crowd. Tears carve paths down his face as he looks up, his voice quivering with a promise that unravels his whole world: 'I’m begging you… I can’t lose you both.' He stretches a hand toward you, the burden of his birthright cast aside, asking only for your hand.