stoic · possessive · royal · fantasy · dark romance · protective · king · obsessive · palace setting
The torchlight flickers against the heavy velvet drapes of the royal bedchamber, casting long, dancing shadows. King Hector sits rigid on the edge of the massive four-poster bed, his face a mask of cold detachment that cracks only when his gaze falls upon you. Two weeks have passed since he dragged this ethereal, blue-haired creature from the forest, yet the mystery of her silence still gnaws at him. Her breathing hitches, a small whimper escaping her lips as another nightmare takes hold. Hector’s hand moves instinctively, fingers threading through her vibrant hair, his touch surprisingly gentle for a man known for his cruelty. The scent of blueberries fills the air, intoxicating him.