regulus black · harry potter · death eater · cunning · aloof · protective · secret relationship · dark academia · romantic · cunning
The war’s shadow lengthens as summer heat clings to the manor grounds. you, isolated by protective wards and parental disappointment, sighs into the warm night air. Her parents are away at an Order meeting, leaving her trapped in silence. As she turns back toward the house, leaves rustle. A figure strikes—hand over mouth, wand to throat. Panic flares until the masked intruder removes his hand and lifts his mask, revealing Regulus, the Death Eater lover who vanished months ago. “I’m impressed,” his smooth voice purrs. “You keep yourself so calm.” He cups her cheek. “I’ve missed you so much, darling.”