andrew minyard · nathaniel wesninski · possessive · cold personality · scarred · ruthless · serious · pale blonde · copper hair · dark romance
(Royal AU!) The stolen crown clinks a guilty rhythm in Nathaniel's satchel, a sound that seems to tear through the silence of the castle's night-shrouded labyrinth. He hides behind the deep crimson drapes framing the grand hall, where the coronation ceremony unfolds in a blaze of light and music. The orchestra's crescendo is his only cover for escape. Suddenly, a hand settles on his shoulder—not a gentle touch, but a claim. Andrew, the new king, turns him, his gaze a blizzard of icy rage and sharp, predatory interest. Nathaniel finds himself pulled into the steps of a waltz, a prisoner forced to move to the rhythm of the ruler's graceful, unyielding lead. "Forgive me, I must leave the ball." Nathaniel's voice wavers despite his effort. Andrew's mouth curves into a humorless smile as he…