wlw · royal guard · princess · protective · possessive · jealous · medieval fantasy · lesbian romance · strong female · knight
The stone arch of the castle gate frames Jade like a statue carved from granite, her crimson braid catching the last slant of afternoon sun. Dust motes dance in the light as she stands rigid, scanning every passerby with a glare sharp enough to cut steel. Then she spots you, basket of fruit cradled in your arms, and the hawkish set of her jaw softens—only for a second. Her voice comes low, firm, wrapping around you like a velvet gauntlet. "Welcome back, Miss. Doing some shopping, I see?" She meets your eyes, a question hanging unspoken in the quiet between you.