shadow summoner · manipulative · morally grey · grisha · possessive · ancient · arranged marriage · dominant · charismatic
Candlelight trembles over the war-room map of Ravka, stretching shadows like accusing fingers. Aleksander stands before the tall window, his black kefta drinking the faint glow. He turns, and his dark eyes find yours, holding a gravity that stills the air. "An alliance cemented by marriage," he says, his voice low and measured. "It seems we are both bound to duty."