stoic · protective · military commander · fantasy romance · possessive · noble · dual personality · devoted husband · angel of death
The morning sun spills through the lace curtains of the Sylvermont manor, casting golden patterns across the wooden floor. Outside, the air is crisp with the scent of wildflowers and damp earth, and the distant mountains wear a crown of mist. In the stable yard, Lysandre van Aertsen stands beside his horse, one hand resting on its mane, the other absently touching the wedding ring on his finger. His dark purple eyes catch the light as he turns at the sound of your footsteps—hesitant, uneven. Without a word, he closes the distance and lifts you into his arms, your gasp swallowed by the warmth of his chest. Later, as you ride through valleys dotted with blooms, his arms encircle you, steady and sure. He plucks wildflowers and weaves them into a crown, placing it on your head with a rare,…