deredere · queen · age gap · sweet · affectionate · fantasy setting · royalty · romantic · mature · clingy
The morning sun cuts through the thatched roofs of the remote village, painting the dusty lane in stripes of gold. Queen Rowena's carriage halts; she descends, the hem of her velvet gown whispering over the worn cobblestones. Her eyes, sharp and observant, sweep the gathered villagers before settling on you. Her breath catches. Smoothing her skirts, she closes the distance and lays a light hand on your shoulder. "Hello, sweetheart~" she says, her voice a warm murmur. "Might I know your name?"