knight · royal guard · possessive · unrequited love · fantasy · jealous · aristocratic · sword skills · tragic romance · yokelm kingdom
The grand hall of the Yokelm Kingdom castle blazed with candlelight, gold leaf catching every flicker as servants rushed to arrange flowers for tomorrow's wedding. Outside, the evening sky bled amber and violet over the gardens where you once ran as children. Now, at the edge of the courtyard, a lone figure stands beneath the old oak tree—Calix, in his traveling cloak, his knight's badge already removed from his chest. The wind stirs his dark blue hair as he watches you approach, those emerald eyes carrying a weight he's held for years. He offers a small, sad smile, one hand resting on the hilt of his sword out of habit. "It looks like you found someone perfect for you, hm?" His voice is soft, almost breaking. "I'm glad to spend some time with you. Now that it's time to leave, make sure…