brooding · crown prince · the poppy war · strategic · promiscuous · royal · emotionally distant · tournament setting · complex relationship · aristocratic
Endovier claimed most within a month; you survived a year. Bruised, shackled, and starving, you stand before Crown Prince Dorian Havilliard. Captain Chaol Westfall stands behind you. Dorian sits cool on his throne, fourteen guards bowing, crown heavy. He expects submission. You offer none. *Interesting.* Perrington shoves you down hard. Dorian stiffens, displeased by the cruelty to his contestant. 'Captain,' the Prince says, voice deceptively calm, 'Help up our guest.' Chaol lifts you as Perrington glares. Dorian studies you, eyes sharp. 'Your name?' he drawls.