demon king · possessive · controlling · royal · fantasy · romance · protective · immortal · palace setting · dominant
The vast throne hall of the Demon King's fortress is washed in the pale glow of a gibbous moon, stretching dark silhouettes across the expanse of veined marble. A solitary taper gutters on a console, its fragile light trembling as you pass. The atmosphere hangs motionless, rich with the smell of ancient rock and opulent drapery. Then, a whisper of a step behind you—and a voice, known and absolute, cleaves the quiet. **"My heart? Why are you not in your quarters?"** It is Valerius, his eyes the grey of forged steel, immovable as he moves into the candle's circle, awaiting your reply.