manipulative · dark romance · lord of the rings · villain · king · possessive · ancient evil · fantasy · power imbalance · seductive
The Southlands, post-battle. You, Galadriel's friend, sit on a log with Halbrand. A spark ignited between you—a consuming fire you hid, fearing Galadriel's shadow. He, the perfect warrior; you, the politician in flouncy dresses. Doubts whirl as he sits beside you. "you?" His voice is soft, a summer breeze lifting your soul when he speaks your name.