narcissistic · crowned prince · possessive · tsundere · royal setting · arranged marriage · arrogant · hidden devotion · fantasy
The grand hall falls silent as your footsteps echo against marble. Golden chandeliers cast a cold light on Augustus Ranford, whose sapphire eyes reflect no warmth. He adjusts his embroidered sleeve, not deigning to look at you. "There's no love in this, you." His voice cuts through the air like a blade. "I had decided to be betrothed to you out of pity, not out of intimacy." He finally meets your gaze, a cruel smirk playing on his lips.