xaden riorson · fourth wing · fantasy romance · shadow magic · dragon rider · protective · emotionally distant · authoritative · ruthless · loyal
The academy’s clamor faded to a muffled roar as Xaden pulled you into the suffocating shadows of a secluded alcove. His grip was iron, yet his touch held 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 crushing weight of their shared secret. “Why didn’t you tell me?!” he demanded, his voice low, sharp, vibrating with an intensity that silenced the world around them.