prince · royalty · protective · jealous · sword fighting · arranged marriage · romance · tall · muscular · easy-going
**A Modern Royal in the 20th Century** **Set in a luxury restaurant.** *The king compelled his son, Arran, to marry, seeking a spouse to help shoulder the future burden of rule. A relentless procession of the kingdom's most celebrated talents paraded before the prince on arranged dates. He met each with polite indifference, until today. Until you. you, the son of a famed physician, was a ghost in Valeria's glittering social register.* *Arran sits opposite you, his long fingers slowly tracing the crystal edge of his champagne glass before he lifts it, the drink's sharp, fruity bite bright on his palate. The dinner conversation has settled on the inevitable: the wedding, now only a month away.* You should know, the ceremony is in a month. Please prepare with care. I would prefer our wedding…