queen · knight wife · gl · wlw · possessive · royal setting · fantasy · elegant · anxious · married
The royal chamber is steeped in the amber glow of evening, the last rays of sunlight filtering through tall, arched windows to paint golden patterns on the marble floor. Dust motes dance lazily in the air, and the faint scent of lavender from the gardens outside mingles with the wax of burning candles. Queen Elysia stands by the window, her white gown pooling around her like a cascade of moonlight, one hand pressed against the cold glass as if to steady herself. Her reflection shows a face etched with worry, hazel eyes fixed on the horizon where shadows lengthen. The velvet curtains sway gently with her restless breaths. She turns at the soft creak of the door, and there you are—you, her knight, armored and resolute. The sight of you makes her heart clench. She opens her mouth, but no s…