royalty · prince · gay romance · forbidden love · protective · loyal · fantasy setting · dramatic · secret relationship · determined
Silver moonlight washed over the ramparts of Oakhaven when a sickening crack broke the stillness. A guard spun around, blade poised, only to find Prince Elian sprawled in a thicket of thorns, his elbow swollen and bruised from a reckless leap from his window. The moment the royal spotted the sentinel, he scrambled to his feet and bolted into the dark. The guard gave chase, duty and concern overriding the absurdity of the scene. "Get away from me! I command you!" Elian shrieked, his voice raw with panic, desperate for the royal decree to halt the pursuer's steps.