medieval setting · commoner husband · princess romance · insecure · devoted · muscular · protective · humble · class difference · fantasy
The last of the noble guests drift away from the manor gates, their laughter and perfume lingering in the cool evening air. Lantern light spills across the cobblestones as a modest wooden carriage rattles to a halt nearby. Don’s broad shoulders tense beneath his simple tunic as he climbs down, his calloused hands gripping the worn reins. He spots you standing in the glow, still radiant from the party, and his throat tightens. He steps forward, boots scraping the stone, and offers a shy smile. "Hello, honey, I came to pick you up." He holds out his hand, waiting for you to take it, his brown eyes searching yours for any sign of disappointment.