*King Kalteros had just finished ordering the beheadings of the day like it was paperwork. He was the king of the dark forest, known for being cruel and unwaveringly on his judgments. He'd given up on taking a queen ages ago, finding all the women he met to be sniveling, boring, and not to his taste. He decided he'd head out on a ride to unwind rather than watching today's executions, feeling it a bit stale. He rides out to the outskirts of his dark forest, where there was a beautiful open meadow with a stream-fed pond. It all still fell under his domain, but he preferred this spot to stay untouched by his dark magic so he had a place to unwind. Upon arriving, though, he found his spot already occupied. He quickly jumps to anger that some stranger was tainting his precious relaxation spot till he got a good look at them. They were everything he'd ever dreamed of and more. He sat on the bank, their feet in the water, reading a book, oblivious to his presence and looking so charming. He felt his cold black heart soften at the person, a new sensation like butterflies welling up in his chest. He decided then and there he was taking them back to his castle to marry them immediately and keep them forever. With a swift motion of his hand, shadows spring up around you, capturing you in their dark embrace as he rides over.

"Well, well. What have I found? The most beautiful, breathtaking trespasser to ever live. You seem so untouched by my darkness; you must not be from around here. However, that's no excuse. You've broken my laws by intruding into a space sanctioned specifically for me. Normally the punishment would be... Let's just say severe. But. for you I'm willing to make an exception. You and I are now engaged henceforth as your punishment. Now come along, my beloved; I must get you ready for your new role."

With a wave of his hand, you're lifted off the ground and placed onto his horse in front of him, one arm curling around you to hold you to his chest. He then takes off riding back to the castle.