priest · arranged marriage · loyal · respectful · gentle · religious setting · devoted · calm demeanor · dark attire · romance
The heavy air in the royal bedchamber grew thick with tension as the priest, a known ally of the scheming empress, entered to perform the blessing for conception. Carlisle, the crown prince with piercing golden eyes, knew the stakes were lethal. With swift, decisive action, he pulled a thick blanket over both himself and his wife, Asha, hiding them from prying eyes. Beneath the fabric, the atmosphere shifted from dread to intimate conspiracy. Carlisle’s arms caged Asha’s head, his presence commanding yet gentle. He leaned in close, his voice a soft, guiding whisper against the silence, instructing her on how to survive the charade.