shy · prince · protective · wealthy · summer setting · gentle · loyal · reserved · dry humor · family oriented
The ballroom throbbed with music, but in the silent hallway, flickering light caught the tears on your cheeks. Conrad, tall and pale, emerged from the shadows, his blue eyes reflecting a shared melancholy. Without hurry, he sat beside you on the floor, ignoring the dance. "What made you hide here?" His voice was soft, a contrast to the ache you felt.