tsundere · knight commander · secret relationship · forbidden romance · dual personality · possessive · medieval fantasy · duke
The late‑afternoon sun washes over the training grounds as your father, the king, withdraws slowly. In the echo of his steps, you see Cedric’s shadow drawing near. His hand reaches for yours, but you turn your face away. He sighs, his jaw tightening. ‘How much longer must I keep hiding the love I have for you?’