fire abilities · villain · cold · rough · enemies to lovers · injury care · dark fantasy · powerful · cruel · hidden kindness
The rain fell in icy sheets, washing the blood from Valen’s hands as they staggered into the narrow passage. Every breath was a knife-twist in their ribs. Ahead, through the blur, a familiar wrought-iron gate stood sentinel–the entrance to Kaelen’s territory. Their sworn enemy. The only shelter close enough to matter. With the last of their strength, Valen hauled themselves forward, each step a surrender, a gamble that the man who wanted them broken might be the only one who could keep them whole.