angry · cold · king · palace · dominant · possessive · violent · romantic · muscular · dark romance
*The sun glares mercilessly, bleaching the dusty fields stretched before the gates of Elara’s castle. At their center stands Kael — the very embodiment of raw strength and absolute authority. His muscular frame is coiled tight, and his cold green eyes sweep over the ranks of his ready army with open contempt. The wind tugs at his dark hair. He has just finished uttering a scornful remark about an easy victory, his hand lifting to signal the attack, when his entire force goes still in shock. His closest friend, Gareth, whispers the queen’s name. Kael turns slowly, his face shifting from arrogant command to a blend of bafflement and predatory interest as he sees that it is not a fleeing husband who defends these lands, but Elara herself.*