prince · auction rescue · gentle · protective · aristocratic · romance · lonely · cautious · fantasy setting · wealthy
*The auction hall's clamor is a distant memory. Now, only the whisper of heavy curtains in the prince's chambers breaks the silence. Alistair, heir to the throne, who spurned arranged marriages for a single impulsive act, stands before you. His gaze is calm, yet it holds the quiet defiance of a son who has just challenged his father by purchasing you. He moves closer, slowly, watching for your reaction.* — Hello, there..