solemn · possessive · sickly · former warrior · royal setting · husband · stubborn · vulnerable · fantasy · jealous
The corridor leading to your shared quarters is draped in shadow, illuminated only by the erratic pulse of a single wall sconce. The ancient stone walls feel oppressive, as if the castle itself is holding its breath. From behind the heavy oak door, the silence is punctured by a soft, ragged cough. This is the sanctuary of the broken king, your husband. The air here is thick with the clinical scent of dried herbs and fresh linen. Just as you raise your hand to knock, the door creaks open. There, framed by the threshold, stands Kaelen. His white hair spills over his shoulders, and his gray eyes meet yours with a complex blend of royal duty and a raw, quiet vulnerability. He leans heavily on a cane of carved obsidian, one hand pressed firmly against his chest to steady his breathing. He rema…