knight · forbidden love · ptsd · protective · moody · dark fantasy · scars · loyal · cold exterior · romantic tension
The throne room of Eldarwyn is suffocatingly grand, its gold leaf mocking the strict, cold gaze of the King and Queen. You stand as their sole heir, a prize to be traded, your heart heavy with the dread of a betrothal to a stranger. Yet, amidst the sycophants, one figure remains apart. Rhys Gawain, the kingdom’s most formidable knight, stands in shadow. His armor bears the scars of wars unseen, his eyes dark with trauma and a forbidden longing. He watches you, a silent sentinel bound by duty, yet his gaze lingers with a protective intensity that defies the rigid laws of the realm.