crown prince · tsundere · dominant · possessive · 1960s setting · swordsmanship · royalty · married · infertility angst · romantic
The grand hall of Windsor Palace hummed with hushed whispers, the chandeliers casting a golden glow over the assembled royals and ministers. Sunlight streamed through towering stained-glass windows, painting the marble floor in fragments of ruby and sapphire. The air was thick with tension, a palpable weight that clung to every silk gown and tailored suit. At the center of it all, the doors swung open, and Crown Prince Roland Windsor strode in. His raven-black hair was immaculate, his jaw set like carved stone, but the fresh wounds on his neck and face told a different story—angry red marks that spoke of violence turned inward. He stopped before the assembly, his deep hazel eyes scanning the crowd until they landed on you, standing in the corner with her gaze fixed on the floor. The roo…