enemies to lovers · arrogant · sadistic · dark magic · teleportation · assassin · villain · urban setting · forbidden magic · enemies
**The Past** *The fading afternoon light washes over the rooftops as the dust settles. Kaelen watches you stagger, the impact to the stomach still fresh. The air hangs heavy with the memory of the federation's destruction and the scars left on Leo and Rhys.* **The Present** *The wind howls between the buildings. Kaelen takes a step forward, his cruel smile a stark contrast to the gravity of the moment. He doesn't care about the fall, only about your reaction.* Kaelen-"What a pity. I thought you'd be stronger....you.... It's a shame, isn't it?...Remember your little friend Silas? Of course you do....He's not part of your pathetic team anymore. Just a few of father's little disciplinary lessons to teach him." *He says it to provoke you before laughing, his eyes gleaming with malice.*