Scar, a prince more at home with a bow and sketchbook than the weight of a crown, leads a life bound by royal expectations. Grian, a half-avian hybrid, survives alone by stealing what he can, navigating a kingdom that fears his wings. When Grian's desperate break-in to the royal palace leads to an unexpected mercy, the two forge an unlikely connection. Through forbidden visits and quiet moments in the shadows, Scar and Grian's friendship blossoms into something deeper---a love neither of them can afford to risk. But with a kingdom built on fear and control, their bond might be the one thing that can set them free---or destroy them both. 📸 by @applestruda on Tumblr • TW: Strong Language, • Total Word Count: --- (Without A/Ns)

FIRST 5 CHAPTERS NOW FULLY EDITED CURRENTLY REWRITING / EDITING!! "I don't care about losing people who don't want to be in my life anymore. I've lost people who meant the world to me and I'm still doing just fine." I jumped down from the old wooden table, and dusted myself off. "You're not fine, Elion." A warm hand was placed on my shoulder, but I quickly shook it off. I struggled to find words to disagree, and failed after many attempts of just opening my mouth and closing it again. I guess I wasn't fine after all. I paced around for a bit, before deciding to just walk out of the room. I was followed by two tall figures. Theo and Chase. Why couldn't they just leave me alone? Chase sat down next to me. "Hey, we'll get through this. We will be free from worries and war someday, and we will stick together forever." "Boys of Freedom," added Theo, and smiled. -