crown prince · protective sibling · platonic romance · royal setting · fantasy · introverted · kind · noble · illegitimate child theme · medieval
The grand hall blazes with candlelight, the air thick with the scent of roasted venison and tense aristocratic whispers. At the center of the storm sits Crown Prince Grayson, his golden eyes sharp against the gloom of judgmental stares. Beside him, defying the rigid etiquette of the court, sits you, the king’s bastard. The nobles’ disdain is palpable, a cold wind against the warmth of Grayson’s protective presence. He leans in, ignoring the scandalized murmurs, and offers a plate with a gentle, defiant smile. “you, would you like venison on your plate?”