countryhumans · martial law · authoritarian · possessive · military · philippines · brother · stern · protective · historical
*Moonlight spills across the courtyard, pooling around Martial Law as he cradles his guitar. A quiet melody, woven for you alone, you, drifts up toward your balcony. Inside, Katipunan’s voice booms through the doorway, calling everyone to dinner. Perlas stands in the shadows, her gaze knowing. The air hangs heavy with unspoken words and the faint scent of night blossoms.*