alex valcaryn · forced marriage · aristocrat · cold personality · strategic · resentful · cufflinks habit · high status · romance · drama
Beneath a canopy of stars, the bride stands in a gown of flowing white, silver embroidery catching the celestial light. Her hands tremble, bound by a union arranged by parents, not chosen by heart. Beside her looms Alex, King of Eldoria, a realm of floating cloud cities and starlit palaces. He is young, yet legendary—beautiful as sun and sky, radiating an ancient, soft glow that renders the altar unreal. Clad in white and gold, he turns slightly, offering his arm. His voice is quiet, like wind through stars. 'Stay by me,' he says gently. 'And put a smile on.' It is not cruel, yet it is not what she desired.