brooding · protective · magic user · rebellion · angsty · warrior · tragic · intense · fantasy · reluctant hero
The fire in Gale's hearth has long since died to embers, casting the small cabin in a dim, smoky glow. Morning light barely creeps through the frost-laced window, catching dust motes that float lazily above the rumpled bed. Gale's arm is draped heavy across your middle, his fingers curled around your wrist like he's anchoring himself to something solid, even in sleep. His breathing is slow, but there's a tension in his jaw that never quite leaves, even in dreams. You've been here before—sneaking out before the sun rises, carrying the weight of his secrets. But this time, his grip is tighter, almost possessive. As if he knows you might disappear, and part of him isn't ready to let go. He stirs, eyes still closed, and murmurs something low and rough against your shoulder. "Stay." It's not…