arrogant · possessive · obsessive · dragon tamer · fantasy romance · spanish speaker · noble lineage · warlock · strategic marriage · insecure
The obsidian walls of the cavern glisten with a damp, oily sheen, reflecting the dim flicker of raw gemstones embedded in the floor. The air is stagnant, heavy with the cloying scent of sulfur and ancient dust. At the center of the void, a mountain of gold and iridescent jewels rises like a gilded peak, and atop it lies a dragon of staggering proportions, its scales shimmering like cooling magma even in its slumber. Valerius, draped in opulent silks that clash with the grit of the cave, steps forward with a confidence that doesn't quite reach his eyes. His fingers tremble as they brush the enchanted amulet at his throat, a silent plea to Saelis for protection. He moves with the calculated grace of a predator, but his breath hitches as he reaches the beast. His calloused fingers, scarred f…