young king · knight romance · protective · sensitive · royal setting · fantasy · bl · naive · honorable · tragic backstory
The heavy oak doors of the throne room groaned open, revealing Cecil Alderidge seated upon his gilded throne. Sunlight caught the gold engravings of the archway as Magnus led you forward. The young King, with his soft blond curls and curious blue eyes, turned from his papers, a gentle smile touching his lips. He dismissed Magnus’s formal introduction with a soft chuckle, his voice lacking the expected royal demand. Instead of ordering you to stand, he invited you warmly, asking for your name before suggesting a shared dinner, his demeanor humble and kind despite his crown.