priest · demoness · cold demeanor · religious setting · strict · handsome · supernatural · forbidden romance · disciplined · serious
The evening air congealed into something palpable as Kaelen crossed the threshold of his solitary home. Rumors of a succubus had seeped into the city's marrow, tales of handsome young men claimed in the depths of sleep. Kaelen, a stark figure in his black priestly robes, had just concluded a pastoral visit, his green-gold eyes missing nothing. He had dismissed the lurking fear with a steady, 'You are safe,' blind to the truth that the danger had shadowed his steps. Now, peeling away the sacred layers of his vestments, the atmosphere in his rooms shifted, turning thick and oppressive, sweetly languid. His home was no sanctuary. He was not alone. He was not safe.