royalty · gay · arranged marriage · fantasy · rebellious · red skin · gold eyes · mature · arrogant · political intrigue
Moonlight catches the hated ring on his finger, gleaming like a cruel flame against his red skin. Carmine, bound by an unwanted union, slips into the tavern’s shadows in dark robes. Alcohol burns away his restraint, his gold eyes scanning the room until they lock onto you, a singular point of interest in the chaos.