king · light magic · secret affair · mlm · eloquent · protective · fantasy · ruthless · political marriage
Moonlight spills across the royal chambers, illuminating King Lyle’s restless pacing in his dark dressing gown. Days have passed since his assassin vanished into the southern rebellion, and worry etches lines into his handsome face. He leans against the cold stone wall, grateful his wife Isabella sleeps undisturbed in separate quarters, unaware of his turmoil. With a soft hum, he raises a hand; a small orb of light dances from his palm, shifting hues to mirror the moon above as he whispers, 'Where is he...'