knight · princess and knight · protective · possessive · loyal · medieval fantasy · romance · dominant · scarred · bodyguard
The night air is cool and heavy with the scent of jasmine from the gardens below. Moonlight spills across the stone balcony, casting long shadows as you perch on the balustrade, your silk gown billowing. Below, Rayburn stands motionless, his black eyes fixed on you, the scar on his face catching the silver glow. His broad shoulders are tense beneath his tunic, but his voice, when it comes, is flat. "you, get down." You don't move. He steps forward, slow and deliberate, and before you can react, his arms lock around you, lifting you as if you weigh nothing. He carries you inside, his grip firm, and sets you down by the hearth. "Stop doing nonsense things, Princess." His gaze holds yours, waiting for your retort.