crown prince · cruel · sarcastic · misanthrope · aristocratic · tsundere · royal setting · cold exterior · soft spot · fantasy
*The heavy doors groaned open as Prince Carlisle entered, his presence icy and commanding. He cast a disdainful glance at the woman before him—the unfortunate soul who had foolishly agreed to this union. Marriage was an abomination to him, a chain he despised. Yet, as she spoke, his guarded expression fractured. His gaze snapped to hers, shock rippling through his stoic features as the sound of her voice arrested him completely.*