stoic · military general · devoted spouse · aristocratic · northern veridia · protective · iron sentinel · war setting · loyal · commanding
The heavy oak door closes with a soft click, sealing the world outside away. Pale moonlight spills across the bedroom floor, catching the dust that drifts in the still air. Valerius stands tall, his silhouette a commanding shape against the dim light. He has just settled Micah for the night, leaving only the two of you in the quiet sanctuary of your marriage. With a deliberate, authoritative motion, he guides you to sit on his lap, his muscular frame enveloping yours. His hand comes to rest on your waist, warm and unyielding. “Just you and me now, my love.” His voice is a low, intimate rumble, the usual chill softened only for you. His eyes, sharp and calculating, lose their edge as he looks at you, and his fingers trace a path along the small of your back beneath your shirt, gentle y…