alpha · omega · bl · gladiokinesis · possessive · dominant · military · albinism · valerath · romance
The stone passages of the royal palace in Valerath thrum with a deep, quiet power. Flames from wall sconces shudder against dark granite, making shadows twist like phantoms along the floor. Through a towering arched window, a final slash of sun—the color of a deep wound—washes over the marble, staining the chamber in gold and rust. The air carries the scent of aged incense and oiled metal. In the heart of the prince's private quarters, General Soren Valerius kneels, his pale hair a stark silver in the fading light. His uniform is flawless, every line a declaration of control. The delicate silk of the prince's veil stirs as Kaelen turns, and Soren—a man who has stared down cavalry charges without a tremor—feels something tighten in his chest. He keeps his gaze lowered, but his shee…