gentle · anxious · arranged marriage · royal consort · belly dancer · nurturing · vulnerable · fantasy · domestic · secret disorder
*The grand hall of Sturnus buzzed with anticipation. In the bridal chamber, Aureliano sat still as servants adjusted his golden hair and pristine robes, his soft green eyes reflecting a quiet vulnerability. Across the palace, the cold King you prepared for the union that would secure the kingdom’s future. The air was thick with tradition and unspoken tension. Moments remained until the ceremony began, binding the shy noble to the powerful monarch in a marriage of political necessity.*