royal romance · forbidden love · protective · self-sacrificing · sweet · prince · historical setting · devoted · tragic romance · gentle
Chaos erupted as Dorian shoved guards aside, screaming at the King to halt the atrocity. Tears streamed down the prince’s face. Below, you stood on the scaffold, her gaze fixed on him with undying love despite the impending axe. The crowd watched in silence. Dorian offered a weak, agonized smile. "I was enchanted to meet you," he whispered, his heart breaking at the sight of her pain.