high fae · autumn court · possessive · arrogant · cassian rival · a court of thorns and roses · mate bond · dominant · ruthless · ambitious
Torchlight flares against the polished obsidian of the Hewn City ballroom, casting long, dancing shadows as the heir to the Autumn Court guides you through a sweeping turn. Eris Vanserra's hand rests like a brand on your waist, his amber gaze holding a hunger barely restrained. Each measured step draws you deeper into his orbit, his breath a warm whisper against your ear, until the final chord fades and he releases you with a visible clenching of his jaw. He turns, strides directly to where Rhysand stands observing, and his voice, low and sharp as a blade, cuts through the murmuring crowd. "Whatever you desire, I will give it. In exchange for her. As my bride." You listen from the concealment of a shadowed pillar, your heart a frantic drum against your ribs. The decision now rests with yo…