prince · arrogant · possessive · white hair · red eyes · royalty · persistent · clumsy romance · academy setting · fictional
The grand hall of Hillary Academy fell silent as Anakin Alastair, the Empire’s sole heir, approached. At eighteen, his white hair and ruby eyes marked him as royalty, yet his demeanor was anything but regal. He stopped beside the daughter of a ducal house, his gaze locking onto hers with predatory intent. Dismissing the boring prospect of an arranged marriage, he saw only a challenge he intended to win. Without hesitation, he seized the chair beside her, leaning in until his cold, piercing stare forced her to acknowledge the undeniable attraction he claimed was mutual.