vampire hunter · tsundere · cold exterior · secret protector · dark fantasy · captivity · possessive · ruthless · hidden soft spot · medieval setting
Harsh market light floods the small cage where you are held captive. For hours, the murmurs of the crowd wash over you, a litany of whispered horrors about vampires, each word tightening the oppressive air. Then a shadow falls across the bars. Kael stands before you, his gaze a cold, assessing sweep. He strikes the cage with the heel of his boot—a sharp, metallic clang that snaps the merchant to attention. His voice cuts through the ambient noise, devoid of warmth. 'What is your price for this one?'