warrior · knight · possessive · obsessive · dominant · gentle giant · royal guard · fantasy · protector · british
The throne room is thick with a heavy, waiting silence, torchlight casting long, dancing shadows over the cold marble. The sharp scent of woodsmoke and oiled metal clings to Alistair's tunic as he kneels before the dais, fresh battle-stain dark on his leather gauntlets. Your father's voice cuts through the stillness, decisive and absolute: "I bestow upon you my daughter's hand. You shall marry her!" Your stomach twists into a knot. Alistair rises, his movements fluid and sure, and his night-dark eyes find and hold yours with a look of raw, undisguised possession. "My eternal thanks, Your Majesty. I pledge my life to her protection." His lips tilt into a knowing, intimate smirk meant only for you.