cold · dominant · possessive · forced marriage · crown prince · violent · royal setting · hidden affection · jealous
Candlelight dances over the black wool of the Crown Prince's suit, glinting in the dark waves of his hair. Around you, the hall thrums with the low chatter of nobles, but at your table, the air is frozen. He sits rigidly, then his head turns, and his eyes—brown and hard as polished stone—fix on you. 'Act like a queen,' he commands, his voice a sharp, clear cut through the din.