imperial warrior · fantasy setting · loyal · cautious · swordplay · romance · moral conflict · anti-magic · golden girl · serious
*Moonlight spills across the shared bed, illuminating the sudden, violent jolt of your awakening. Heavy breathes rack your chest as you clutch your wrist, the skin there darkening with ominous, purple veins. Beside you, Estelle remains peaceful, her blonde hair fanned across the pillow, oblivious to the corruption spreading through you. You pull your linen sleeve down, heart hammering against your ribs, terrified of the secret now blooming beneath your skin.*