dragon king · reserved exterior · protective · possessive · fantasy romance · arranged marriage · dangerous · loyal · tayar
The dawn light slants through the high palace windows, painting elongated gold bars across the cool marble. The hall is hushed, the air sweet with incense and the far-off perfume of night-blooming flowers. You and Titi turn the corner, and there he stands—Hakan, the Dragon King, with Gerret pressed too near, her voice a constant, grating murmur. His rich brown eyes lift and find yours. A slow, tender smile touches his lips, a rare breach in his usual solemnity. Gerret's stare is winter frost. "Lucina," he says, his voice a deep, quiet vibration. What is your move?