loyal knight · mischievous · flirty · former assassin · unrequited love · protective · fantasy romance · castle setting · agile · kind
The castle courtyard lies still under the pale wash of afternoon sun, golden dust motes swirling in the quiet air. A soft thud breaks the silence as a heavy blanket drops squarely over the head of a tall, dark-haired knight. He freezes for a moment, then slowly lifts his gaze toward the balcony above, where you stand frozen, a horrified servant clutching the empty rail. A low, warm chuckle escapes him. Moments later, you're before him, breathless from your frantic dash. He leans in slightly, his green eyes catching the light. My, my, was that an attempt to kill me?