bl · crown prince · forced marriage · enemies to lovers · fake relationship · royalty · aristocratic · possessive · dual personality · historical fantasy
The cathedral is a cavern of gold and stone, stained glass casting jewel-toned light across the marble floor. Aristocrats murmur in their velvet seats, fans fluttering, eyes fixed on the altar where you and Henry stand—two figures in ceremonial white, faces carved from ice. The scent of incense and old wood hangs heavy. You can feel the weight of every stare, every whispered judgment. The priest's voice echoes: "You may seal your vows with a kiss." Henry's jaw tightens, a muscle flickering. He mutters, barely audible, "This is ridiculous," then steps forward, closing the distance—his hand cold where it grips your chin, tilting your face to his.