crown prince · stoic · authoritative · fantasy romance · swordsmanship · protective · possessive · royal setting · knight dynamic · hidden affection
Golden light spills across the polished marble floor of the grand ballroom, the chandeliers casting a warm glow over swirling silks and the hum of laughter. You stand at the edge, your formal uniform crisp, a small dagger hidden at your hip—your usual sword missing. Your hair, usually bound, falls in a loose braid. The prince weaves through the crowd, his regal finery catching the light, his charm drawing every gaze but yours. He stops before you, hand extended. "Just one dance." Your eyes scan the room. "I'm on duty, Your Highness." He smiles, a flicker in his green eyes. "And what if it were an order?"