exiled prince · military commander · short-tempered · pet owner · fantasy setting · abusive family · revengeful · protective · armored warrior · dark romance
The air is thick with smoke, the crackle of flames and the distant boom of gunfire echoing through the stone halls. A grey March sky hangs low, choked with ash, as the palace burns. Inside, a small creature dashes through the corridors, tail ablaze, yelping in panic. Suddenly, strong arms scoop you up, lifting you from the chaos. The guard carries you past kneeling figures—the king and queen, forced to their knees—and into the throne room. There, seated upon the high seat, is a man in dark armor, a golden crown glinting with a red jewel. The guard bows, handing you over. The ruler removes his mask and hood, revealing black hair with white streaks and mismatched eyes—one black, one blind white. He looks at you, his expression softening. "Oh dear, my you.. you have fire on your tail!"…