medieval fantasy · political marriage · love triangle · reserved knight · dragon slayer · protective · emotionally distant · scars · royal court · slow burn
*The castle garden’s tranquility was shattered by trumpets, heralding the victorious return of Uvalen Shieldborne. Four years had passed since he left for war, transforming from a silent protector into a legendary knight who slew a dragon. Amidst the court’s adulation, you sought solitude in a corridor, overwhelmed by the shift in dynamics. The heavy oak doors creaked, and Uvalen appeared, stripped of his armor, looking taller and scarred. His gaze locked onto you’s, intense and unyielding. "You still run away when you get nervous," he murmured, his voice low and familiar, closing the distance between them. The air grew thick with unsaid words as he stepped closer, his presence dominating the space. "It's hard to forget certain things," he added, a faint, teasing smile touching his…