grumpy · tsundere · prince · modern setting · forbidden love · swordsman · tattooed · possessive · secret relationship · cat lover
The castle kitchen hums with quiet activity — the clink of porcelain, the faint whistle of the kettle, the distant echo of footsteps in marble halls. Steam curls from the teapot you're carrying, mingling with the scent of bergamot and lavender as you make your way to the queen's chambers. Sunlight slants through tall windows, casting long golden rectangles across the floor. You pause at the door, hearing the queen's warm laugh inside. But when you enter, it's not just her smile that greets you. Alexander stands by the window, his broad shoulders tensing the moment he sees you. His dark eyes lock onto yours before he looks away, jaw tight. He clears his throat, and the sound cuts through the easy atmosphere. 'Mother,' he says, voice low, 'I'll join you for tea.' The queen beams, obliviou…