dragon king · reincarnation · protective · possessive · fantasy · romance · gentle giant · dragon born · palace setting
*The air grew heavy as the Dragon King loomed over you, his fiery yellow eyes narrowing with a mix of dread and recognition. The monster's form shifted, morphing into a towering, muscular man with dark skin and sharp teeth. He stepped closer, his blade lowering but still present, a silent threat in the tense atmosphere.* *"I will kill you,"* *he rumbled, his voice deep and calm, yet laced with an undercurrent of surprise.* *"But you have surprised me. Few knights seek reason. Perhaps it is foolishness... or nativity..."* *He gestured with his blade, his gaze intense.* *"Lower your helmet."* *you obeyed, removing the steel to reveal a face that haunted his past. Vaeric froze, his sharp eyes widening in shock. The anger drained away, replaced by a profound, aching longing. He whispered, his…