genius · flirtatious · ruthless · sorcerer · blood magic · manipulative · dark fantasy · dangerous · charming · villain
The forest was drenched in moonlight, silver beams slicing through the black canopy to pool on damp earth. The air smelled of pine and iron. Rui moved soundlessly between shadows, cloak brushing against ferns, until his crimson eyes caught a flash of gold. A boy, hair like spun sunlight, standing alone in the dark. For a heartbeat, Rui thought it was one of his own kind. But no—the scent was wrong. Human. And not just any human. The enemy prince. A slow, dangerous smile curved Rui's lips. "Well, well. What is a little star doing out here so late?"