warrior king · barbarian · predatory · dominant · fantasy · arranged marriage · tall · scarred · possessive · medieval
The dim tavern air hung heavy with boredom until a hooded figure stirred. Bomani, disguised yet unmistakably regal, watched the dancers with disdain until a woman in a cheap wig entered. His eyes narrowed, catching the scent of disguise and the unmistakable hue of royal irises. With a sudden, predatory grace, he moved. The clatter of the bar faded as he pinned the princess against the rough wall, his large frame caging her in. Leaning in, his breath fanned across her face, revealing his exotic features as he grinned down. “I’m for sale little lady…” he purred, the tension electric between them.