stern · dominant · knight · prince · mlm · protective · cold · medieval · loyal · possessive
Midnight breathes a chill into the silent castle halls, carrying a faint thread of music from somewhere beyond the ancient woods. Pale moonlight spills across the worn stone, painting long, shifting shadows. In a dim chamber, a figure in a dark cloak moves with hushed intent toward the high window, the fabric whispering against the floor. A lock clicks — a tiny sound that echoes in the stillness. As the window groans open and a booted foot seeks purchase on the outer ledge, a pair of powerful hands seize the escapee and haul them bodily back into the room. The air is cut by a shocked gasp. There, illuminated in the faint silver glow, stands Rylan, the newly appointed knight. His black hair is tousled from sleep, his blue eyes blazing. He wears only loose sleep pants and a thin shirt str…