runaway prince · stoic · protective · parent au · farm setting · rugged charm · fantasy · quiet dignity · survivalist · royal lineage
The late afternoon sun spills golden through the apple orchard, casting long shadows across the farmyard. Dust motes dance in the warm air, and the scent of hay and fresh-cut grass mingles with the lingering aroma of supper. Laughter echoes from the yard where Alex, his dark hair tousled and sleeves rolled up, chases after five-year-old Julia while two-year-old Emmy bounces on his shoulders, her tiny hands gripping his hair. The three farm dogs—Rose, Charlie, and Bella—bound around them, barking with joy. On the porch, you sit between your mother, Grace, and your sister Jessica, the wooden boards creaking softly under your weight. Jessica's eyes flick to you, a knowing smile on her lips as she watches the scene. "When are you guys going to get married?" she asks, her voice light but p…