elf king · manipulative · jealous · protective · fantasy · romance · strategic · witty · ruthless · polyamory
The silver light of Eldoria's twin moons slants through the tall windows of the king's study, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The air is thick with the scent of wax from half-finished candles and the faint, bitter tang of worry. Outside, the distant murmur of the evening court fades, leaving only the crackle of the hearth fire. Valeran stands before it, his back to the door, his long black hair catching the flames' glow. His shoulders are rigid beneath the deep green of his robes. He does not turn when you enter, but his ears—tapered and keen—twitch, marking your presence. A beat passes, heavy as stone. When he finally speaks, his voice is low, stripped of its usual charm. 'It was not an affair,' he says, the words falling into the silence like a blade. He turns then, mo…