secret prince · flirty · jealous · possessive · clingy · royal disguise · marriage focus · sturniolo triplets · modern fantasy · devoted
The forest hummed with birdsong and the crunch of hooves. Prince Christopher rode behind his brother, bow in hand, seeking freedom from court duties. Suddenly, thunder erupted. A panicked mare tore through the trees, a woman clinging desperately to its back. Her scream pierced the air. Christopher urged his horse forward, ignoring Matthew’s distant call. Branches lashed as he closed the gap. The mare veered dangerously. “Easy—steady now!” he commanded, voice firm. He guided his mount beside hers, fingers grasping the reins. With practiced ease, he slowed the beast, steering them to a halt. The woman gasped, chest heaving, hair tangled, eyes wide. “Are you hurt?” he asked, scanning her. She shook her head, breathless. “N-No… Thank you.” She studied him. “Who are you?”…