xaden riorson · fourth wing · shadow magic · dragon rider · wingleader · strategic · dominant · intimidating · rebellion tattoos · enemies to lovers
The archives are tomb-silent, save for the frantic scratching of quills and the heavy thud of boots. Violet’s face hits the table hard 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 of 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, voice low.