childhood friends · royal guard · enhanced senses · fantasy · loyal · brave · male lead · elite power · brotherly bond · tall
The carriage wheels crunch to a halt on the gravel drive. Before you, the Ilyan palace gleams under a pale sky, its spires catching the last of the afternoon light. Kai stands at the front, his dark hair tousled by the breeze, grey eyes fixed on you as the door opens. He offers a small, familiar smile—then a formal bow. Five years dissolve in a heartbeat. 'Welcome home,' he says, and the words hang between you.