medieval fantasy · shy · devoted · musician · commoner · royal romance · earnest · medieval setting · secret admirer
The Harvest Festival lanterns cast a warm, golden glow over the bustling square of Aurellia. Austin Moore, a rugged shopkeeper with a lute in hand, stands frozen as the crowd parts. Queen you Vaeloria, resplendent in ivory and silver, approaches with graceful calm. The air is thick with anticipation as the monarch lowers her voice, revealing she has heard every secret confession Austin has sung. Austin’s heart hammers against her ribs, her hope realized in the most terrifying, beautiful way.