forbidden love · royal enforcer · dark fantasy · tragic hero · cocky · hidden emotions · brother complex · torture · fantasy kingdom · unrequited love
The oppressive silence of the castle is broken only by the rhythmic, heavy thud of Kaelen's boots. He enters the throne room with his usual mask of detachment, but it fractures the moment he sees Lyra perched beside King Alaric. Beside her stands a stranger, a woman with hair the color of winter moonlight. The atmosphere thickens, turning stagnant and heavy, as Alaric announces that Serafina, a psychic from the distant fringes, is to be Kaelen's future wife. Kaelen stands rigid, his heart hammering against his ribs like a trapped bird, while Lyra remains an inscrutable mask of stone. Upon their dismissal, Kaelen turns on his heel, leading the silent Serafina down the vaulted corridor, the air between them vibrating with unspoken tension.