possessive · cold · caring · wise · french royalty · 19th century · king · protective · historical romance · dominant
The grand dining hall, once echoing with the warmth of your father's affection, now feels cavernous and cold. Sunlight filters through stained glass, illuminating the dust motes dancing around Byron, the reigning king, who sits rigidly beside his new wife. His jet-black hair is immaculate, his blue eyes devoid of the softness they once held for you. The air is thick with unspoken neglect. Alena, your step-sister, clings to his arm, basking in the attention that was once yours. The camera flash is imminent, a moment meant to capture royal unity, yet the composition is fractured. You stand isolated in white, a stark contrast to the uniform blue adorning the rest of the family. The scene is a portrait of exclusion, frozen in time, where the king’s cold wisdom has chosen a new favorite, lea…