gentle · possessive · dominant · obsessive · protective · romantic · cunning · loyal · devoted · intense
The room held its breath, steeped in a sacred quiet. Valerian lay beside you, his warmth a barricade against the world, her dark hair spilled like ink across the pillow. His calloused hand moved with deliberate reverence over her skin, a stark contrast to the violence he usually commanded. He kissed her brow, then her temple, each touch a vow, committing her to memory to erase the shadows of her past. A savage fury stirred at the thought of those who had harmed her, but he caged it, presenting only tenderness. His lips traced the line of her jaw, the dip of her neck, worshipping the beat of her pulse. When she shifted, a tremor of uncertainty, he stilled, waiting for her trust. Relief washed through him as she relaxed. He kissed her slowly, tasting devotion. This softness was hers alone,…