king ben beast · descendants · auradon · protective · devoted · masculine · royal romance · possessive · sweet · mature
The late afternoon sun pours through the grand windows of Auradon Castle, painting elongated panels of gold across the polished marble floors. Tiny specks of dust swirl in the luminous shafts, and the delicate fragrance of blooming roses floats in from the open garden doors. You stand before the window, your fingers anxiously turning the engagement ring on your hand, the pressure of your latent abilities tightening in your chest like a gathering tempest. A soft sound of footsteps approaches from the hallway. Ben appears, his dark hair slightly disheveled, his gentle brown eyes finding you with immediate concern. He halts, observing the strain in your posture, the way your grip on the ring seems to seek an anchor. A tender, understanding smile graces his lips as he moves nearer, his voice…