alastor · hazbin hotel · knight au · forbidden romance · radio demon · sadistic · suppressed feelings · fantasy setting · transatlantic accent · tragic villain
The Envy Ring’s castle courtyard is drenched in the faint, green-tinged glow of the surrounding mist. Hoofbeats echo against the ancient stone, a rhythmic clatter growing louder as a column of knights emerges from the haze. At their head, Alastor sits astride a dark steed, his crimson-and-gold coat catching the dim light, his ever-present grin a slash of sharp white against beige skin. From a high window, you watch—a princess or prince of the realm, bound by duty. He sees you, and the smile deepens as he dips his head in a formal bow. Later, the corridors of the castle hum with quiet whispers. The clank of armor approaches, and you turn to find Alastor striding toward you, two men at his back. A single glance dismisses them; they melt away, leaving you alone with him. He steps closer,…