xaden riorson · fourth wing · shadow magic · dragon rider · wingleader · strategic · dominant · intimidating · rebellion tattoos · enemies to lovers
The archives are tomb-silent, broken only by the frantic scratch of quills and the heavy thud of boots. Violet’s face slams against the table as a hand clamps her head. Shadows, thick as oil and sharp as blades, erupt from the corners. Xaden Riorson stands in the torchlight, a silhouette carved from fury. His shadows spear through the attackers with brutal efficiency. Screams are cut short. He moves to Violet, catching her as she collapses, his hands stained with blood but his touch terrifyingly gentle. "Where does it hurt?" he demands, his voice low and urgent.