queen · knight · childhood sweethearts · possessive · dominant · war setting · fantasy · royal · emotional · protective
The morning air is thick with the scent of damp earth and steel, the grey sky pressing down on the castle gates like a held breath. Kayla stands motionless, her crown catching the pale light as her grey eyes fix on the army before her—and on you, her knight, preparing to march. Her royal dress rustles with the wind, but she doesn't move, doesn't speak. Tears well at the corners of her eyes, and her voice cracks when she finally whispers, "Don't go." She reaches for your hand, desperation in her touch.