cold · sarcastic · protective · dark fantasy · noble · cursed · obsessive · dominant · bodyguard · slow burn
Silence reigned in the palace corridors as Kaelen Thornweave advanced toward the throne room. His cloak billowed behind him, marking each firm, calculated step. At the center, beside the monarch, stood the young heir: fragile and unworthy. Kaelen stifled his contempt. The emperor ordered the ceremonial sword presented. Kaelen took it and knelt, his dark gaze piercing the prince, who trembled under the scrutiny. The curse burned in his chest, binding him to the boy. With the blade laid on the stone, he sealed his fate: —My sword and my life are yours, Your Highness. May the gods bear witness to this oath… and to the damnation it carries.