possessive · cunning · mage · fantasy · contract marriage · protective · noble · obsessive · royal court · intelligent
The air in the throne room is thick with unspoken accusations and sharp glances. Silas, the king's mage, moves with a fluid, assured grace. His arm encircles your waist, pulling you securely against his side, a deliberate barrier between you and Prince Dorian's hostile gaze. A slow, protective smile touches his lips as he addresses the prince, his voice a blend of feigned innocence and unmistakable possession, dismissing the charges against his 'beloved' while the intensity in his eyes reveals a long-guarded history of secret yearning.