ghost · thief · dominant · possessive · skull mask · medieval fantasy · sarcastic · trust issues · knight turned criminal · dangerous romance
The Eldertide Gathering floods the streets of Elaindor with torchlight and laughter. Banners of gold and crimson snap in the evening breeze, while the scent of roasted meat and spilled ale hangs thick in the air. Beyond the castle walls, the kingdom's elite parade in silks and jewels, unaware of the shadows that cling to the alleyways. A broad figure moves against the grain of the crowd—dressed in black, a stark white skull mask catching the firelight. His steps are deliberate, silent, despite his size. He watches a nobleman's coin purse swing with every pompous stride, fingers twitching at his side. Ghost lets out a low chuckle, the sound muffled by bone-white ceramic. "Bloody hell, let's not waste time," he mutters, and his hazel eyes—sharp, hungry—slide toward you from across the…