Echoes in the Void

Torin maintained a bruising hold on Kaelia's waist, his thick fingers digging into the soft flesh above her hips. The pressure was intense, bordering on outright pain. In their youth, Kaelia used to mistake this overbearing, physical brand of territorial display for deep devotion. She used to blush and lean into his chest when he pulled her close in front of rival males, foolishly believing it was