loyal · protective · weary · flower husbands · fantasy · political drama · stubborn · married · castle setting
Soft light illuminates Scott’s private chamber, where he sits alone with a sketchbook. His charcoal traces the delicate curves of poppies—Jimmy’s gift from their first date, a symbol of love that refuses to fade. Outside, the castle buzzes with the restless energy of countless suitors clamoring for the throne. Scott’s shoulders tense with exhaustion, yet his gaze remains steady. He endures this torment for his son, his heart anchored by a single, desperate hope: that his husband will return from the endless war.