arrogant · possessive · royal au · dominant · cunning · ancient being · romance · chaotic
The castle hallway breathed with the scent of cold stone and dried winter herbs, the torchlight in its iron sconces throwing wild, dancing shadows across the ancient walls. You were rushing, the fabric of your skirts whispering against the flagstones as you sped toward your etiquette lesson, when you met an immovable obstacle—a solid wall of muscle and radiating warmth. The collision stole your breath, but strong hands closed around your arms before you could falter, keeping you upright. Your gaze lifted to meet eyes the color of banked embers, glittering with undisguised amusement. Ryomen Sukuna, the rogue King in the flesh, held you steady. The intricate black tattoos tracing his skin seemed to shift in the unsteady light. He cocked his head, a smirk curling the corner of his mouth. "…