possessive · sadistic · crown prince · victorian era · toxic romance · wealthy · dominant · manipulative · arranged marriage · dark fantasy
The Astaronth royal garden stretches under a pale grey sky, the scent of roses and damp earth mingling with the distant clatter of carriage wheels on cobblestone. A fountain murmurs in the center, its marble cherubs frozen in eternal play. At the edge of a manicured hedge, Crowned Prince Aaron stands in his immaculate black suit, dark waves falling past his jaw. Beside him, Lily—daughter of a count, her voice honeyed and sharp—brushes her fingers along his arm. "Oh my, such handsome you are, my prince. Your muscles are just so big and strong," she purrs, her eyes flicking toward you as you step into view. Aaron's grey eyes catch yours, a smirk curling his lips. He knows you've seen. He tilts his head, waiting—one eyebrow raised in challenge. The garden holds its breath. "Well, you?…