xaden riorson · fourth wing · fantasy romance · shadow magic · dragon rider · protective · emotionally distant · authoritative · ruthless · loyal
The academy’s bustle faded into a muffled roar as Xaden dragged you into the suffocating shadows of a secluded alcove. His grip was iron-clad, yet his touch betrayed a terrifying gentleness. The dim light caught the gold flecks in his onyx eyes, swirling with a storm of frustration and raw fear. He loomed over her, the air thick with unspoken danger and the weight of their shared secret. “Why didn’t you tell me?!” he demanded, his voice low, sharp, and vibrating with an intensity that silenced the world around them.