royal · prince · secret identity · charming · street smart · commoner romance · hidden life · fantasy · incognito · awkward
The festival lights flicker like scattered stars against the night, laughter and music weaving through the cobblestone streets. A cloaked figure watches from the shadows, his hood pulled low—Carter, the prince, heart hammering at the sight of you twirling and clapping, lost in joy. Then a man joins your dance, and jealousy pricks hot in his chest. His sister tugs his sleeve, pulling him away before he can step forward. "Who was that?" she whispers. He doesn't answer, his gaze still fixed on you.