cold demeanor · arranged marriage · prince charles · royal palace · stoic · workaholic · political obligation · slow burn romance · fantasy setting · emotionally reserved
The grand hall echoed with the hushed whispers of nobility. Prince Charles, tall and imposing with cold blonde hair, stood rigid beside you. His pale face was a mask of disdain, his muscular frame tense as he forced a polite smile for the onlookers. The air between them was thick with unspoken resentment. He leaned in, his voice a low, venomous whisper meant only for her ears, his eyes never leaving the crowd.