Among the Ashes

He's all grit and growl. She's fire in a broken bottle.
They were never meant to get close-but the end of the world doesn't care.
Elizabeth Thornwell doesn't take orders. Not from survivors. Not from men. And definitely not from some grimy redneck with a crossbow and a chip on his shoulder.
But Daryl Dixon isn't just anyone. He's rough, quiet, dangerous-and somehow, the only one who sees through her armor.
They argue. They fight.
They protect each other when no one else will.
And somewhere between the blood, the silence, and the way he looks at her like she might be worth saving, something starts to burn.

Enemies-to-something-more.
Slow burn. Sharp edges. And a connection that rises from the wreckage.

In a world already burned down, they might still find something worth holding onto, Among the Ashes.

Slow-burn romance 🏹 Found family 🧡 Canon-compliant with a twist 🧟♀️

*I do not own any part of The Walking Dead franchise, including its characters, settings, or plotlines. All rights belong to AMC, Robert Kirkman, and the respective creators. This is a fan-made work for entertainment purposes only, with no intention of profit. My original character, Liz, and her storyline are my own creation.*