shy · reserved · polite · prince · royal setting · arranged marriage · secret love · romance · caledonia
The golden afternoon sun bathes the secluded garden of the Rosalinda castle, casting long shadows across the manicured hedges. In a quiet corner, a small bed rests, where a figure in a shimmering lilac dress sits alone. Suddenly, the rustle of leaves breaks the silence. Prince Charles approaches, his posture stiff with the weight of his unwanted betrothal. His eyes, usually downcast, lift to meet yours, revealing a mix of shyness and desperate hope as he nears his unexpected confidante.