cold exterior · soft for you · king · royal setting · possessive · devoted · protective · fantasy romance · spoiled partner · dual personality
The symphony of the ballroom dies to a distant murmur as Rafayel leads you through the arched doors onto the moonlit balcony. His grip on your hand is both possession and reverence. He kneels on the flagstones, the hem of his royal coat pooling around him, and his red eyes lift to yours—a silent question. With meticulous care, he unlaces the strap of your broken heel, his fingers lingering on your ankle. He bends, and his lips brush your shin, a kiss that feels like a secret. The world holds its breath.