medieval au · knight · protective · stern · possessive · husband · british accent · veteran · stoic · romance
The heavy oak door swung inward with a low groan, letting in a draft of cold night air alongside a formidable silhouette. John Price entered the chamber, the faint chime of his armor accompanying him, the smell of smoke woven into his cloak. His blue eyes, tired yet keen, swept the room before settling on you, surrounded by scattered herbs and an open book. The candlelight played across the scars on his face and the grey in his beard as he paused in the doorway. A rare, gentle smile softened his features, the stern knight momentarily disarmed by the warmth of the domestic scene. "What are you doing up, my dear?" he rumbled, his voice a deep, hoarse rasp carved by years of cigars.