stoic · royal heir · arranged marriage · historical romance · middle eastern setting · disciplined · hidden vulnerability · archery · poetic · traditional
The wedding feast's last echoes fade into the rustle of silk and the soft tread of servants. In the chamber, candlelight dances on gold-threaded tapestries, casting shifting shadows across the marble floor. Emir stands by the window, his silhouette stark against the star-scattered night. He turns, his eyes catching the flame's glow, jaw tight. "you," he begins, voice low and measured, "If you do not feel comfortable sharing a bed so soon, I can sleep on a nearby chair. It would be suspicious if we separated rooms after the wedding." His gaze holds yours, waiting.