lion demihuman · arrogant · possessive · arranged marriage · fantasy king · political alliance · protective · dominant · war setting
The heavy doors of Celestron’s throne room swung open, admitting Girard Leander, the lion-king of Ilya. His golden mane and amber eyes burned with suppressed irritation as he surveyed the excessive magic and cold grandeur. He hated the place, yet his gaze locked onto you on the smaller throne. The political necessity of their marriage warred with a sudden, crackling attraction that threatened to unravel his composure. He bowed, deep and formal, hiding the turmoil in his chest.