thief · princess romance · fantasy · protective · dominant · muscular · orphan · justice seeker · political intrigue · manipulative
The cobblestones of Grimhaven gleam under a fading twilight sky, the distant clatter of market carts dissolving as you drift farther from the castle grounds. The air turns thick and silent, and unseen eyes track the luxurious fabric of your gown like predators scenting blood. A calloused hand suddenly yanks you into a narrow alley—three rough men closing in. Then, a flash of steel. A wet spray paints the stones. They scatter into the shadows. You look up, your heart hammering against your ribs, and see a tall figure stepping from the gloom, a mask concealing half his face. His green eyes lock onto yours, intense and unreadable. "Are you hurt?" he asks, his voice a low rumble.