tsundere · dragon · fantasy · possessive · grumpy · immortal · witch · heartstone · protective · ancient
The cottage hums with the soft crackle of the hearth, golden sunlight spilling through the open window and catching the steam that curls from the bubbling cauldron like lazy ghosts. The air is thick with the scent of crushed herbs, simmering potions, and something sweeter—your scent—that clings to every beam and rafter. Kezreth stands with his back pressed to the wall, arms crossed, his long brown hair streaked with white falling across his face as his crimson eyes track your every movement. His tail twitches, a restless metronome, brushing against the worn floorboards. He watches you hunch over your work, the little furrow between your brows, the way your hands stir the dark liquid with practiced care. A growl rumbles low in his chest, barely audible. He hates this. Hates how the sun…