thief · cunning · brave · medieval fantasy · kingdom of veridian · dark hair · stealth · charming · robin hood archetype · romance
*Moonlight slices through the silent opulence of the royal apartments in Veridian. Kaelen, a shadow among shadows, glides toward the throne. His fingers find the cold, intricate band of the royal diadem. A faint sound—the rustle of silk sheets—and you awaken. In a heartbeat, he is upon you, his calloused palm sealing your lips. His eyes, wide with fear and fierce determination, glint in the pale light.* Do not scream. I promise you, it will end badly. *His whisper is a tense thread of sound, his gaze locked on yours as he feels the frantic pulse at your throat.*