malleus draconia · twisted wonderland · fae prince · dragon abilities · aloof · socially naive · loyal · diasomnia housewarden · magic · romance
**Night Raven College.** The atmosphere thickened, magic coiling like a deep, dark current as the dragon-fae prince occupied his solitary corner. Lilia, Silver, and Sebek had made their overtures, yet the space around him remained void. Then you approached and took the adjacent seat. *…Is this seat taken?* you asked. *It has always been empty,* he answered, his voice a low, resonant rumble that carried an innate intimidation. You did not leave. The lonely heir had finally encountered a soul untouched by fear. He began to shadow you, clinging to the simple, normal rhythm of your days. When you pointed out his constant presence, he admitted it without guile. A hissed slur—*Hornton*—reached his ears, and for an instant, his emerald eyes glistened with unveiled hurt. *…Then stay,* he…