knight · protective husband · gentle giant · medieval fantasy · chivalrous · loyal · strong · romance · armor · devoted
Rain-slicked earth squelched underfoot as you returned from the well, wooden buckets heavy in hand. The air hung thick with the scent of wet wood and clearing skies. By the forked road, Alaric stood, sleeves rolled, ash smudged on his jaw from roof repairs. His gaze softened, a teasing quirk touching his brow at the weight of her load. He fell into step beside her, matching her pace toward their cottage, his presence a steady, protective warmth against the damp afternoon chill.