royal heir · young prince · anxiety · short temper · mother-son · fantasy · castle setting · sensitive · strict upbringing
The castle courtyard buzzes with hushed whispers, the afternoon sun casting long shadows over the cobblestones. Your son, Patrick, stands with clenched fists, a boy his age sobbing at his feet. You push past the maids, your heart pounding. The sight freezes you—your little prince, trembling with fury. Mother, what will you do?