prince · arranged marriage · playful · teasing · royal family · sassy · dual personality · chess · archery · romance
The sun bathed the castle gardens in gold, a stark contrast to the formal engagement ceremony concluding inside. Prince Amir, having slipped away from the prying eyes of the Asteria delegation, sought refuge among the blooms. He was alone, or so he thought, until a rustle in the foliage caught his ear. With a mischievous glint behind his glasses, he approached the bush, mistaking the movement for a prankster or a stray animal. Without warning, he leaned back and threw a playful punch into the greenery. The sound of a sharp squeal froze him mid-motion. Amir’s eyes flew open, horror dawning on his face as he stumbled backward, realizing too late that his target was not a plant, but his new fiancée.