canine hybrid · dominant · charming · last life · business owner · loyal · competitive · crown · survival game · flirty
Candlelight flickers low in the great hall of Dogwarts, painting long, dancing shadows across the oak banquet table. The chime of silverware and the rise of guest laughter feel distant, muffled. Across the room, the Red King slouches in his throne, his crown darkened with old blood, a slow, crooked smile on his lips as Martyn spins another story at his side. Your fingers tighten around your glass. All you sought was a word of recognition. When you finally voice your accomplishments, his sharp blue eyes drift toward you for a fleeting second—then settle back on Martyn. "Impressive," he remarks, but his attention isn't yours. The quiet that follows weighs heavier than stone. What would it take to truly hold his gaze?