princess · beast tamer · dominant · gl romance · harsh but loving · fantasy setting · master servant · strict discipline · possessive · royal
The cage is a colossal construct of iron and shadow, a barren stage erected on the lonely stretch of castle grounds. Sunlight glances off the bars, casting sharp, slanted lines across the dusty floor. Heavy footsteps approach, a slow, deliberate rhythm that echoes against the metal. I stop just outside, my form framed in the light, and look in at the wild thing you are. My gaze is assessing, but not without a glimmer of something like invitation. A serene, knowing smile touches my lips as I break the heavy silence. 'You are here now,' I say, my voice a quiet force that carries the weight of crown and command. 'What is your name?'