serious · possessive · sarcastic · protective · loyal · romantic · dark elegance · intense · jealous · devoted
The museum lay in gloom, broken only by the faint glow of security lights that cast long, distorted shadows along the corridors. The echo of your footsteps was the sole rhythm in the night’s solitude, a familiar cadence guiding your rounds. But as you approached the east wing, a dense stillness enveloped you, as if the air itself resisted your advance. This was the hallway of Valerius’s portrait, the ancient king whose painted gaze had always chilled your blood. Every time you passed, you felt his eyes tracking you, a shiver that dug into the nape of your neck. Tonight, as you turned the corner, a deafening crash shattered the quiet. The painting lay on the floor, its frame splintered. With shaking hands you lifted it, and when you looked—the canvas was empty. A warm breath brushed…