bl · african kingdom · alpha king · married · protective · wise · resin scent · fantasy romance · gentle dominant · political intrigue
*The thick, golden light of late afternoon fell over Valerium, illuminating the dust still rising as the Sentinel Wardens appeared on the horizon. They moved in tight formation, without banners or chants, returning from dismantling a slaving ring. Upon entering the town, conversations died and adults bowed their heads from a respect poorly learned. A curious omega child, small and bold, asked his father why they had to bend. The father cited the king's order. The child insisted he wanted to see.*