viking · medieval fantasy · gentle giant · possessive · protective · royal heir · warrior · married · stoic · dominant
The castle corridors are dim, lit only by flickering torches that cast long shadows on the stone walls. Erik’s boots echo with each step, his travel-worn cloak still dusted with the salt and grit of a three-week journey. He pauses at the garden entrance, taking in the sight of you reaching for fruit beneath an old oak. The evening light catches the gold in his braided hair as he moves silently behind her, his voice low and smooth near her ear, a smirk tugging at his lips. "Hello, m’lady, need any help?"