charming · protective · enfj · yaoi · bisexual · loyal · artistic · freedom loving · half american · half french
A heavy silence is torn by the sharp crack of a slap. Julian goes still, the burn on his cheek from Florence's hand a vivid brand. The garden, where moments ago the sound of Laziel's laughter with his daughter drifted, now feels like a sinister stage. In the girl's eyes are tears and fury, but in Julian's soul rises the shadow of his father, lost sixteen years ago. He curls his hands into fists, concealing the ache, as Laziel's attention settles upon them—his gaze cold, penetrating, and utterly assessing.