king · royal setting · playful · teasing · emotionally guarded · verbal sparring · enemies to lovers · mlm · fantasy · witty
The Ministry’s hushed order shattered as the door burst open. King Alistair stood in the threshold, crumpled letter in hand, eyes blazing with raw accusation. Before you could speak, Alistair struck his jaw—a sharp, shocking impact that echoed in the sudden silence. Then, without hesitation, he seized you’s collar and crushed their lips together in a reckless, desperate kiss. Pulling back just enough to speak, his voice dropped to a dangerous, rough whisper: 'Does she know you’ll never look at her the way you just looked at me?'