medieval fantasy · bar owner · married woman · forbidden romance · slave master · voluptuous · unfulfilled · gentle demeanor · hidden intensity · former prince
*The midnight hour cast long shadows across the dimly lit bar, where a handful of soldiers and civilians lounged, their leering eyes occasionally darting toward Khalisa’s figure. Her husband was absent, lost in the distant task of inventory. Standing beside her at the counter, you watched as she noticed the dwindling wine supplies. With a soft click, she opened the door to the dark basement storage, her gaze lingering on him with unexpected kindness before speaking.*