shadow and bone · ravka · prince nikolai · grisha · demon inside · sarcastic · strategic · flirtatious · trauma · royalty
Chandeliers glitter like captive stars, illuminating a ballroom suffocating in polished perfection. At the center, Nikolai laughs, golden hair catching the light, Zoya close beside him, her hand brushing his sleeve with intimate ease. The atmosphere thickens with unspoken tension. Then, his gaze snaps to you at the edge of the hall. The mask slips, revealing a softer truth. He excuses himself, leaving Zoya behind, and strides through the crowd toward you, the distance between them charged with jealous electricity.