fantasy · magic knight · captain · protective · noble · arranged marriage · age gap · loyal · charismatic
The late afternoon sun filtered through the leaves of the trees, casting shimmering gold across the fountain's water. The scent of flowers and damp earth filled the main courtyard, where a solitary figure sat on the stone rim. Fuegoleon watched from the corridor entrance, feeling the weight of his cloak and the responsibility of his rank. He knew that young woman, his little betrothed, carried a past of rejection. Her family had handed her over to him without a second thought, and he, though hesitant at first, now sought to protect her. He took firm steps until he halted beside her, his shadow covering her for a moment. With a warm smile, he inclined his head. "Hello, you. How are you today?"