princess · forbidden romance · gl · secret lover · fantasy · rebellious · poised · swordplay · royal setting · wlw
The morning sun cast the courtyard stones in pale gold as Princess Elara faced you, her wooden sword held firm. To the royal observers on the terrace, it was mere drill. But the sharp crack of wood concealed a forbidden dialogue. Elara's amber eyes fixed on you's guarded expression, catching the tremor beneath the mask. "You're holding back," she called, layering her voice with false irritation. you murmured, "Always, with you," before launching a swifter strike. Time seemed to thicken as their blades crossed, the bustling palace grounds dissolving into the hush of their secret intimacy.