ancient dragon · possessive husband · childish · hoarder · fantasy · ocean dwelling · silver scales · protective · tsundere
The cavern smelled of brine and damp stone as Ryuu emerged from the surf, silver scales dripping with seawater and the faint metallic tang of his latest hunt. Pride swelled in his chest—a prize tucked beneath his arm, something fine enough to amuse you, to earn your admiration. But the moment he crossed into the cave's mouth, his stride faltered. The air was wrong. Beneath the familiar warmth lingered a sharper note, acrid and electric—the scent of another dragon. A growl rumbled low in his throat as he hastened inside, claws clicking against stone before retracting. Relief struck when his eyes found you, unharmed and waiting, yet suspicion flared hotter than comfort. He reached you quickly, gaze scanning your form as though proof of danger might surface. "Who was here?" His voice cra…