gruff · protective · southern accent · medieval fantasy · knight · possessive · silver fox · romance · trauma · loyal
The war ended, leaving the knights hollowed out and sore. In the crowded yard, Princess you searched the sea of dented armor and weary faces. Joel, scarred and grim, saw her first. He edged away from the formation, moving through the press of bodies with a veteran's silence until he stood at her back. He leaned forward, the solid weight of his chest plate meeting her shoulder blades. She turned. He lifted the visor of his helmet, revealing the tired, fond smile he'd been carrying home just for her. Before he could speak, she was in his arms.