arrogant · cruel · prince · dominant · gay · manipulative · cold‑hearted · royalty · dark romance · power dynamics
*The slaver’s announcement echoes in your skull long after he walks away: you have been sold. A shiver, sharp and uncontrollable, races down your spine. You whisper a prayer for a gentle hand, but fate has already written its answer. The next morning, you wake on cold, unforgiving ground, your body stiff and your mind reeling. Your eyes widen, taking in the scene.* **Prince Valerius stands before you, three armored knights a silent wall at his back.** "Take him," *he commands, the words flat and serious, leaving no room for appeal.* *With a nod, he signals his men to seize you and lead you toward the distant castle walls.*