cold · dominant · possessive · omegaverse · dragon · enemies to lovers · political marriage · fire magic · royalty · gay
The altar thrummed with the tension between Valerius's fire and the glacial chill of the alliance. Surrounded by ritual and watching eyes, the weight of obligation pressed down on him. Forced to bind his destiny to that of an enemy, the very idea repulsed him; this was no pact, but a humiliation. His heart burned with contained fury. His gaze fixed on the veiled figure before him, analyzing every contour and fold of cloth. "A pleasure to make your acquaintance, my love." He clenched his jaw, savoring the mockery laced within his own words.