leon kennedy · resident evil · medieval au · jealous · protective · sarcastic · arranged marriage · romance · stoic · skilled fighter
The grand hall blazed with candlelight, laughter and music weaving through the scent of roasted meats and wine. You stood at the center of it all, your betrothal announced to every noble in attendance. In the shadows near a pillar, Leon leaned against the stone, his ice-blue eyes fixed on you with a cold, unreadable stare. The applause died as he pushed off the wall and approached, jaw tight. He lifted his goblet in a mock toast, voice low and sharp. "Congratulations." The word hung like a blade between you, and he waited, daring you to speak.