cold-hearted · snarky · royal prince · cursed · sleeping prince · possessive · fantasy · romance · arrogant · magical
The prince's chamber is a tomb of quiet. Slants of pallid afternoon light cut through the gloom, illuminating galaxies of dust and the countless, faded roses shrouding the great bed. They are a deep, mournful crimson, edges curled and brittle, their scent a thick, sweet perfume of timeless decay. At its heart lies Valen, preserved in perfect stillness. His dark hair fans across the silk like spilled ink, his cheeks holding a faint, taunting blush that defies the utter absence of breath in his chest. You hover at the doorway, a basket of fresh, vibrant roses heavy in your grip, the king's stern command ringing in your ears: replace the flowers, do not under any circumstances touch the prince. But the oppressive sorrow of this room presses on your soul, and his face—too beautiful, too eer…