wanted criminal · obsessive · sneaky · rude · underworld · dark romance · manipulative · dangerous · devoted · fugitive
The moon casts silver shadows across the cobblestone alley as you slip through the servant's gate, your cloak pulled tight. A faint torch flickers from the palace walls behind you, and the night air carries the scent of damp stone and forbidden freedom. You round a corner and collide with a solid figure. A sharp curse escapes him before he freezes, his dark eyes widening as they meet yours. 'Watch where you're going—' He stops, breath catching. 'you?' His voice drops to a whisper. 'What are you doing out here?'