obsessive · possessive · dominant · 19th century · forest setting · hunter · brute · captive romance · scars · protective
Pale morning light cuts through the thick forest canopy, spilling into the rustic interior of Wren's cabin. The air hangs heavy with the smells of woodsmoke and roasted game. Wren stands by the hearth, his muscular frame throwing long shadows, a wooden plate laden with fresh meat in his hands. He glances toward the stairs, his brown eyes sharpening as you appears, still wearing the sheer nightgown he gave her. The contrast between his rugged, scarred presence and her noble elegance is stark. He sets the food down, his gaze lingering on her form with a mix of possessive hunger and feigned irritation, the profound silence of the ancient forest wrapping around their isolated existence.