#hugh and elara

[maitter-of-creepfell]

Y E S

“ he stared at her. every instinct he had screamed a warning. he had to decide now if he still wanted her if she was that. he didn’t even know what that was. […] magic, no magic, human, not human, who was he to judge? ”

IRON AND MAGIC by ilona andrews

[slowlysointernet]

I would never harass or pester authors about book releases but if Ilona Andrews next release (or the one after) isn't Iron Covenant 2 i'll cry.

[daeniradraconis]

Where the Heart Is - Luke Hughes

Summary: After a tough game, Elara creates a cozy retreat for Luke and Jack, offering them a quiet escape from the weight of the loss. 

Character count: 5594

Genre: fluff, cozy night, love in the air, no warnings

Note: I’m deep into my Luke era these days, so I thought I’d write something quick, short, and sweet for him. He really is a sweetheart after all. After the last game, I needed something like this too. Hope you enjoy it!

Elara loved these evenings. Just standing in the kitchen, freshly showered, wearing her boyfriend’s oversized hoodie while making pancakes, with Luke’s country playlist playing softly in the background. She’d lit a few candles earlier to make the apartment feel cozier—a small oasis against the chill of January’s biting cold. Tonight, the boys would need it. Both Luke and Jack played for the New Jersey Devils, and while the wins brought an electric high that the three of them shared, the losses weighed heavier.

And tonight’s loss had been particularly brutal.

Elara knew what it was like to share a small apartment with two grumpy hockey players after a rough game, and she’d decided to get ahead of the storm. A quick trip to the store had armed her with the ingredients for their favorite treat: crepes. She’d even made homemade caramel and chocolate sauces, something she knew would bring a spark of joy to the boys despite their mood.

As Zach Bryan singed softly in the background, Elara hummed along while flipping the last pancake. Just then, the door swung open, and she heard the unmistakable clatter of hockey bags and the muffled sounds of heavy boots being kicked off. As she turned, her suspicions were confirmed: two very grumpy hockey players stood in the entryway, their faces drawn and shoulders slumped.

Luke’s heart filled with warmth the moment he saw her. There she was, his girl, standing in his hoodie with a smile that could light up the darkest room. The table was set with candles flickering softly, and a plate of perfectly golden crepes waited for them, surrounded by bowls of rich caramel and chocolate syrup. Even Jack’s frustrated scowl softened as he took it all in, replaced by a quiet sense of appreciation. He wouldn’t say it, but the feeling was there, clear in his eye.

“Well, hello boys,” Elara greeted them with a soft, teasing smile. “I hope you’re hungry because I may or may not have gone a little overboard.” Her gentle laugh filled the room, warm and melodic.

The boys exchanged a quick glance, the kind that said everything without a word, before they tossed their gear aside with a loud thud, the sound echoing through the hallway. Without wasting another second, they hurried into the kitchen, barely able to contain their excitement.

“Hello, baby,” Luke murmured as he wrapped his arms around her, burying his face in her neck. The familiar scent of her strawberry shampoo mixed with vanilla body lotion made his heart skip a beat. He loved this woman with every fiber of his being.

Elara smiled softly and pressed a trail of feather-light kisses along the curve of his neck, eliciting a shiver from him. She had always cherished how he reacted to the smallest gestures—how he would melt into her touch, finding comfort and calm in a way nothing else could. It was one of the things that made her heart ache in the best possible way.

“Hi, Sunny,” Elara whispered, her fingers brushing through the soft curls at the nape of his neck. She chuckled at the nickname, remembering the first time she’d called him that. They had been sitting on the dock of Luke’s family’s summer house in Michigan, soaking up the late afternoon sunlight. She’d told him he was her personal golden retriever, bringing warmth and joy to her world. The nickname stuck, and she could tell Luke secretly adored it every time she used it.

Luke’s grip on her tightened just a bit, his hands slipping under the edge of her hoodie to rest against her bare skin. He wasn’t sure why, but just being close to her made him feel steady in a way nothing else did. With every gentle touch of her fingers, it was like the weight of everything else faded away, the tension from the game slipping into the background as they shared this quiet moment together.

“Okay, lovebirds, that’s enough!” Jack called out from the table, his mouth already half-full of crepe. He waved his fork in their direction. “I’m trying to eat here. PDA this close to my food should be illegal.”

Luke groaned, reluctantly loosening his hold on Elara but stealing a quick kiss before he let go. “You’re just jealous,” he shot back, dropping into the chair next to his brother. “It’s not my fault no one wants to cuddle you.”

Jack snorted. “I’m not the one who clings to his girlfriend like a koala bear.” He turned to Elara with a smirk. “How do you put up with him? Does he follow you around the apartment too? Or is it just this bad when food’s involved?”

Elara laughed, pouring caramel sauce over Luke’s crepe before sitting down herself. “Oh, you have no idea. He’s like my shadow. But I’ve accepted,it’s part of the package.”

Luke rolled his eyes, shoving a forkful of crepe into his mouth. “Keep talking, Jack, and I’ll eat yours too.”

Jack clutched his plate protectively. “Touch my food and we’re fighting.”

“Oh, please. You couldn’t take me,” Luke teased, though he didn’t test the threat. Instead, he looked back at Elara, his expression softening. “Seriously, though. Thank you for this, babe. It’s perfect.” The weight of the game, the frustrations, the noise—all seemed to fade away in her presence. It was these small moments that made the hard days worth it.

“Yeah, thanks, Elara,” Jack added, his tone less teasing now. He paused before swallowing, his voice quieter, more genuine. “This is…nice. I mean, after a game like that.” He gestured vaguely, clearly uncomfortable expressing emotions but meaning every word.

Elara smiled, her heart swelling at Jack’s rare show of appreciation. “Of course, boys,” she said, leaning back in her chair to watch them. She felt a quiet pride in how they could still find a moment of peace, despite everything. Seeing their tense shoulders relax and hearing their laughter as they bickered over the last crepe made all the effort worth it.

As the candles flickered softly, the three of them fell into an easy rhythm, the weight of the game melting away with each bite and each teasing comment. Jack was leaning back in his chair now, his scowl replaced with the hint of a satisfied smile as he reached for the last crepe. Luke, sitting beside Elara, kept sneaking glances at her, his heart impossibly full.

It wasn’t about the game anymore—not the win, the loss, or the noise that came with it. It was about this. The laughter, the warmth, the simple magic of being home. And for Luke, home wasn’t just a place or a feeling—it was Elara. It was the way she could take a brutal loss and turn it into something that felt almost like a win.

“Hey,” Luke murmured, his hand finding hers under the table, giving it a gentle squeeze. She looked over at him, her soft smile lighting up the room in a way the candles never could. She didn’t need to say anything. She just squeezed his hand back, and that was enough.

This was enough.

[just0nemorepage]

Iron and Magic || Ilona Andrews || The Iron Covenant #1 || 392 pages Top 3 Genres: Urban Fantasy / Romance / Paranormal

Synopsis: No day is ordinary in a world where Technology and Magic compete for supremacy…But no matter which force is winning, in the apocalypse, a sword will always work.

Hugh d’Ambray, Preceptor of the Iron Dogs, Warlord of the Builder of Towers, served only one man. Now his immortal, nearly omnipotent master has cast him aside. Hugh is a shadow of the warrior he was, but when he learns that the Iron Dogs, soldiers who would follow him anywhere, are being hunted down and murdered, he must make a choice: to fade away or to be the leader he was born to be. Hugh knows he must carve a new place for himself and his people, but they have no money, no shelter, and no food, and the necromancers are coming. Fast.

Elara Harper is a creature who should not exist. Her enemies call her Abomination; her people call her White Lady. Tasked with their protection, she's trapped between the magical heavyweights about to collide and plunge the state of Kentucky into a war that humans have no power to stop. Desperate to shield her people and their simple way of life, she would accept help from the devil himself—and Hugh d’Ambray might qualify.

Hugh needs a base, Elara needs soldiers. Both are infamous for betraying their allies, so how can they create a believable alliance to meet the challenge of their enemies?

As the prophet says: “It is better to marry than to burn.”

Hugh and Elara may do both.

Publication Date: June 2018. / Average Rating: 4.41. / Number of Ratings: ~27,060.

[persephinae]

man that's great that we're getting a new series (a new book), but can they PLEASE do book 2 of Hugh & Elara's series or book 2 of Julie and Derek?

like come on now

[thencd]

Lucifarian Family 80s Redux: Bios:

Pride: Ves Lucifarian / Vesta Lyle (1984)

The first of the seven sins, but pride always comes before the fall, and vanity is only a pleasure for the vain.

"I am perfection personified."

Name

Full Legal Name: Vesta Diana Lyle

First Name: Vesta

Meaning: Probably a Roman cognate of 'Hestia', which is derived from Greek 'Hestia' meaning 'Hearth, Fireside'

Pronunciation: VEHS-ta

Origin: Roman Mythology

Middle Name: Diana

Meaning: Means 'Divine, Goddesslike', a derivative of Latin 'Dia' or 'Diva' meaning 'Goddess'

Pronunciation: die-AN-a

Origin: English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Catalan, German, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Armenian, Georgian, Roman Mythology

Surname: Lyle

Meaning: Derived from Norman French 'L'isle' meaning 'Island'

Pronunciation: LIEL

Origin: English

Aliases: Ves Lucifarian, The Princess of Pride, The Prideful Princess, The Vain Vixen, The Vainglorious Vixen, The Vixen of Vanity, The Princess of Pride Ves Lucifarian, The Prideful Princess Ves Lucifarian, The Vain Vixen Ves Lucifarian, The Vainglorious Vixen Ves Lucifarian, The Vixen of Vanity Ves Lucifarian

Nicknames: Ves, Vessie, V, Princess V, Vixen

Titles: Miss

Characteristics

Age: 32

Gender: Female. She/Her Pronouns

Race: European (Human)

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: White

Birth Date: August 5th 1952

Sexuality: Straight

Religion: Christian

Native Language: English

Spoken Languages: English, French, Spanish, Latin

Relationship Status: Single

Astrological Sign: Leo

Theme Song: 'You're So Vain' - Carly Simon (1972-)

Voice Actor: Rosamund Pike

Singing Voice: Kirsty McColl

Geographical Characteristics

Birthplace: Blackpool, Lancashire, England

Current Location: On The Road

Current Residence: Albany, Albany County, New York, USA

Hometown: Brigg, Lancashire, England

Appearance

Height: 5'6" / 167 cm

Weight: 150 lbs / 68 kg

Eye Colour: Brown

Hair Colour: Brown

Hair Dye: None

Body Hair: N/A

Facial Hair: N/A

Tattoos: 1

Piercings: Ear Lobe (Both)

Scars: None

Clothing Style: Preppy but Athletic

Health and Fitness

Allergies: None

Alcoholic, Smoker, Drug User: Social Drinker

Illnesses/Disorders: None Diagnosed (Possible ADHD)

Medications: None

Any Specific Diet: Vegetarian

Relationships

Allies: Bon Lucifarian, Nadia Lucifarian, Kat Lucifarian, Anna Lucifarian, Nora Lucifarian, Syn Lucifarian, Freddie Blassie, Lou Albano

Enemies: Moolah, Wendi Richter, Lord Alfred Hayes, Mr Fuji, Dynamite Kid, George Steele

Mentor: Damo Lucifarian (Damocles Lyle)

Significant Other: None

Previous Partners: None of Note

Parents: Damocles Lyle (62, Father), Phyllis Underhill (63, Mother, Née Peak), Persephone Lyle (57, Step-Mother, Née Marsden), Wayland Underhill (64, Step-Father)

Parents-In-Law: None

Siblings: Mercury Lyle (41, Half-Brother), Eris Kimberly (38, Half-Sister, Née Lyle), Neptune Lyle (35, Half-Brother), Quirinus Lyle (29, Brother), Enyo Judd (26, Sister, Née Lyle), Saturn Lyle (23, Half-Brother), Echo Horton (20, Half-Sister, Née Lyle), Ulysses Lyle (17, Half-Brother), Echidna Lyle (14, Half-Sister), Vulcan Lyle (11, Half-Brother), Doris Lyle (8, Half-Sister), Puck Underhill (23, Half-Brother), Calypso Harden (20, Half-Sister, Née Underhill), Gareth Underhill (17, Half-Brother), Atalanta Underhill (14, Half-Sister)

Siblings-In-Law: Erato Lyle (42, Mercury's Wife, Née Kellogg), Pluto Kimberly (40, Eris' Husband), Eos Lyle (36, Neptune's Wife, Née Jones), Electra Lyle (30, Quirinus' Wife, Née Jackson), Remus Judd (28, Enyo's Husband), Elara Lyle (24, Saturn's Wife, Née Hughes), Tatius Horton (22, Echo's Husband), Cassandra Underhill (24, Puck's Wife, Née Heath), Arthur Harden (22, Calypso's Husband)

Nieces & Nephews: Demeter Hill (21, Niece, Née Lyle), Adonai Hill (22, Demeter's Husband), Christos Lyle (18, Nephew), Delia Kimberly (18, Niece), Jesus Lyle (15, Nephew), Daphne Lyle (12, Niece), Messiah Lyle (9, Nephew), Cynthia Lyle (9, Niece), Satan Lyle (6, Nephew), Cora Lyle (3, Niece), Yahweh Judd (6, Nephew), Circe Judd (3, Niece), Beowulf Lyle (3, Nephew), Athena Underhill (3, Niece)

Children: None

Children-In-Law: None

Grandkids: None

Great Grandkids: None

Wrestling

Billed From: Hell Itself

Trainer: Damo Lucifarian

Managers: Damo Lucifarian

Wrestlers Managed: None

Debut: 1972

Retired: N/A

Wrestling Style: Trickster

Stables & Teams: The Lucifarian Family (1972-)

Regular Moves: Over The Shoulder Arm Drag, Forearm Smash, Leg Sweep, Chokehold STO, Keylock, Diving Somersault Evasion, Coronation (Neck Wrench), Lineage Ender (Standing Moonsault Double Knee Drop), Lion's Den (Crucifix Pin), Family Pride (Leg Trap Sunset Flip Powerbomb)

Finishers: Mirror Smash (Shooting Star Knee Drop), Flowing DDT, DDT

Refers To Fans As: The Prideful, The Prideful Ones, The Vain, The Vainglorious, The Vainglorious Ones

Commentary Name: The Prodigal Daughter

Extras

Backstory: Vesta 'Ves' Lyle grew up in a broken home, her mother an alcoholic gambling addict, her father a workaholic smoker. At the age of 10 Ves decided to follow in her father's footsteps, and by age 18 she made her debut in the British wrestling circuit. Ves, having the upmost trust in her father, made the decision that he would manage her, and thus the first sin joined the King's 'court of demons'.

Trivia:

Vesta's personality is supposed to make her come across as a vain, rich, arse of a person, yet deep down she's still redeemable, she's got a long way to go before she actually redeems herself though

Vesta's the type of person who makes sure every little detail of her matches and promos are perfect, to the point that she will control what other people do/say, down to the moment/way it's said/done

Vesta's the leader, the brain and the mouth of the group, due to her control over the others

Vesta is arrogant, articulate, demanding, diplomatic, nagging and polished

Vesta is an excellent planner and an excellent speaker

Vesta plans out her matches and promos, going over them several times to make sure they're perfect

Vesta pushes people away by being too controlling

Vesta has to look and sound perfect, or else she won't show herself or do promos

Vesta relies on her father's (Damocles') money, even though she's perfectly capable of paying for everything herself

Vesta likes: Her father (Damocles), Road trips, Purple, Fish and chips, Holidays, Competitions, Highland Cattle, Cloud gazing, Orchids, Mirrors, Sunsets, Leather jackets, V-neck shirts/jumpers, Seashells, Lavender scented candles

Vesta dislikes: Her mother (Phyllis), Deep water, Flying, Black Pudding, Wasps, Rugby, Arguments, Neon green, Sunflowers, Thunderstorms, Broken glass, Baseball caps, Vodka, Motorcycles, Gossip, Fairy Lights, Gambling

Both Damocles and Vesta were born in August, as they are the only (non-kayfabe) members of the same family within the main 8, and the dates were chosen to make them both Leo's, that being the zodiac sign represented by a Lion. Lion's traditionally symbolise: courage, nobility, royalty, strength, stateliness and valour

Vesta especially dislikes George 'The Animal' Steele, because of his very messy style going against her perfectionist views

Vesta's 'Lion's Den' Crucifix Pin is named that due to the idea of being trapped in a Lion's Den, unable to escape

Left: Vesta in 'Human form' (With her natural brown eyes)

Right: Ves in 'Demon form' (With purple eyes)

[redbelles]

dear yuletide author

hello!

first things first: i’m going to love my yuletide story no matter what— any story for any of these fandoms will be a delight. if you have something in mind, please don’t worry about any of my suggestions, just dive in and write what you want to write. my only deal-breakers are noncon, dubcon, and extreme kinks. other than that, if you have a specific idea you want to explore, go wild!

general likes: bittersweet themes, character studies, sex as character study, romance tropes (arranged marriage, snowed in, mutual pining, etc.), pathetic fallacy, angst with a (mostly) happy ending, grief, hurt/comfort, nonlinear storytelling, historical details, sharp humor, and themes of repetition and/or symmetry

fandom-specific comments under the cut!

THE WINTERNIGHT TRILOGY

i would love to see more of vasilisa settling into her power, her life, and her relationship with morozko. this is an instance where sex as a character study would be ideal, but please don’t feel obligated to write anything explicit. i would also really enjoy anything with a sort of nonlinear, fairy tale feel for these two

IRON COVENANT

my kingdom for hugh and elara snarking their way into an actual relationship, preferably with a side of mutual pining, because they’re both absolutely ridiculous. any time frame is fine, but I’d love to see some competence porn, hugh and/or elara being terrifying, and maybe a cameo from bucky

SPIRITED AWAY

chihiro and haku finding their way back to each other. that’s it, that’s what want.

(i kid! or do i?)

for real though, i’d also love anything that touches on how chihiro adjusts to her experiences once she’s back in the real world— does she glimpse her friends from the spirit world, soot sprites in the fireplace and spirits moving quietly at the edges of her vision, or does it all feel distant and unreal despite that sparkly purple hair tie?

RED RIDING HOOD (2011)

i would love something in the vein of the alternate cut where valerie and peter meet up in the aftermath of the movie. this is another excellent opportunity for sex as a character study, but again, no pressure at all to write something explicit. whether or not the story contains sex, i'm primarily interested in how they handle peter being a werewolf and what that means for their future. feel free to get as weird with this as you want (think: angela carter, tanith lee, francesca lia block) without dipping into any extreme kinks (bestiality, etc.)

[antaresisntmars]

Iron And Magic by Ilona Andrews - 6/29

Reread, but it’s been so long it was basically a new book. Love this book, love Hugh, love Elara! I can’t wait for the second book in this series because they really did leave a lot unanswered. 5/5

✨2023 Book Thread✨

[accidental-rambler]

read in 2022 📖 Iron and Magic by Ilona Andrews

“You’re my husband, Hugh. We no longer walk alone. We are each other’s shelter in a storm. As long as you want to stay here, you’ll have a home. I’ll never abandon you.”

[myautumnrose]

🌈Happy #pride Month🌈 I just wanted to show some of my MCs who identify as LGBTQAP!!!

[blog-sliverofjade]

Elara: All I want for Christmas is you

Hugh: ● ﹏☉

Elara: ...to stop breathing

[slowlysointernet]

Me patiently waiting for Iron Covenant #2

[shirecryptid]

i'm sorry but does anyone else remember that the iron dogs found a karaoke machine on one of their salvaging runs in iron & magic and hugh said they'd test if it still worked once tech was up and then. we never heard about it again. bc is2g that potential scene lives rent free in my head i'm-

[housebaylor]

THIS POST HAD ME DYING.

Also too much info 😵😍

IA: there is not such thing as IA cinematic universe

IA: once again KD characters visit Dina's Inn

[amandlas]

if hugh and elara ever had a daughter this would 200% be her looks and vibe

[pariwhoop]

Low budget aragorn and his wife legolas, enemies to lovers version