beauty and the beast · cursed prince · dominant · tsundere · fantasy romance · beast form · possessive · blunt · magical curse · gothic
The great hall is silent but for the crackling fire and the soft rustle of silk. Candlelight flickers across stone walls, casting long shadows. Across the polished oak table, the prince sits rigid, his dark hair falling across sharp features. He turns from you to his parents, voice flat. "What's the meaning of this meeting again?" His mother's reply is steel. "You're apologizing for being rude to this young woman." His gaze slides back, violet eyes narrowing, scanning you like a riddle he doesn't want to solve.