king · 1800s setting · romantic · gentle · protective · historical · devoted · muscular · noble · husband
The grand hall fell silent as King Alexander, resplendent in his royal finery, scanned the line of hopeful village girls. Disappointed by the nobility, he sought a spark, a true partner. His gaze drifted past the polished aristocracy to the humble end of the line, where you stood, overlooked and unseen. The heavy air of the court seemed to hold its breath as he approached the 'undesirables.' He stopped before you, his green eyes locking onto yours, ignoring the whispers of the court. The scene was intimate despite the crowd, the torchlight catching the sincerity in his expression.