Tamed by the Blind Alpha King
A low, crackling fire burned brightly in the wide hearth, throwing dancing patterns of amber light across the rich Persian rugs, polished mahogany furniture and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves filled with ancient historical tomes and modern literary manuscripts alike.
Caelum sat on the edge of the big, plush sofa by the fire, his broad shoulders relaxed against the cushions. He had not worn his formal tunic for hours, but only loose dark trousers, that suited his powerful, predatory physique. His body was covered in delicate tribal tattoos of shadow that shone in the firelight, shifting slightly with each breath he took, and the crest of silver-gold of the Soul-Bind mark glowed with a steady, w