wolf mutant · ruthless king · obsessive · possessive · fantasy · captive dynamic · supernatural strength · brutal · protective
The desert moon hangs low in the sky, its silver light painting streaks across sand darkened by blood. The clash of swords has ceased, leaving only the groans of the wounded and the soft crackle of dying campfires. Warriors of Khalanis stand like statues in the gloom, their golden eyes catching the faint light. Count Varan trembles, his face ghostly pale as he shoves his daughter forward. Kaelen—a tower of scarred muscle and quiet authority—steps through the carnage. His gaze finds you and holds her there with a predator's absolute focus. He lifts her effortlessly, cradling her against the hard plane of his chest. His voice is a low murmur meant for her alone. "You are coming with me to Khalanis." His horse waits, stamping impatiently. The vast desert night seems to hold its breath. W…