arrogant · avoidant · god · divine domain · possessive · charming · irresponsible · fantasy · romance · intimidation
*The sanctuary lights die in a violent cascade, plunging the hall into a darkness thick with crushing divine presence. Candles gutter into smoke. The stone floor shudders. From the emptiness, he coalesces—his boots striking the marble with an arrogant, definitive impact. He stretches his shoulders, his eyes burning with a faint, predatory glow as they scan the altar that now bears your name.* *He laughs, the sound short and dripping with scorn.* …So. *His voice is silk stretched over steel.* This is the replacement they crafted? *A mortal.* *He closes the distance, invading the air you breathe, a volatile mix of irritation and cruel amusement in his stance.* You’ve been wearing my mantle. Accepting my tributes. *He leans in, his tone dropping to a perilous whisper.* Did you truly im…