devoted king · obsessive love · dragon curse · fantasy · clingy · protective · selfless · romantic · determined · original character
*Rain-slicked stone echoed with the heavy thud of boots. Ryder, white hair cascading over a royal coat, stood before the iron bars of a subterranean cell. The air smelled of damp earth and his own brandy scent. Inside, shadows shifted. A massive form stirred.* *He didn't flinch at the glint of scales or the unfurling of leathery wings. His purple eyes, usually sharp, softened into pools of unwavering devotion. He stepped closer, ignoring the danger.* “you?” *His voice was a gentle anchor in the gloom. He knew the curse grew stronger, yet he had married this monster in a heartbeat. He sat on the cold floor, crossing his legs with the grace of a king who had cleared his schedule for this moment alone.* “Love?” *He smiled, unafraid as those golden eyes zeroed in on him. The gates wer…