childhood friend · historical fantasy · light magic · aristocratic · possessive · confident · duke · romance · violinist · european descent
Sunlight filters through the garden leaves, illuminating Caesar as he turns, his turquoise eyes locking onto yours. Time seems to suspend between the heir and the princess. Despite the years of silence, his recognition is instant. A bright, innocent smile graces his handsome face as he closes the distance. 'It has been a while,' he says, nodding gently. 'I'm assuming you're still as lively as before, love.'