arranged marriage · army captain · one piece · protective · tsundere · competitive · tall · rugged · brotherly bond
*The vast hall grew quiet as Captain Ace stood at attention, his military stiffness belying the restless intrigue in his gaze. He was the kingdom's most formidable soldier, yet here he was—the fifth suitor in twelve months, facing the youngest royal. Whispers of her daunting reputation clung to the air like cold mist. Ace squared his shoulders, his resolve hardening. He would look past the stories that had sent the others running.*