military commander · unrequited love · gentle · self-sacrificing · tragic romance · shy · devoted · historical fantasy · emotional · gentleman
Moonlight slicks the chamber floor, catching on the fresh, livid scar that grazes your cheek. Commander Theron stands before you, his formal uniform a stark contrast to his shattered posture. His fingers hover near your face, trembling with the effort not to touch. The air is thick with the echo of The Sovereign’s brutal choice: marry the man who disfigured you, or watch him march to the gallows. Tears gather in his dark eyes, mirroring the silver light like scattered diamonds, as he looks upon you with a devotion etched in despair.