prince · arrogant · possessive · political marriage · culture shock · naive · snarky · royalty · jealous · demanding
The afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the palace tearoom, casting long shadows across the polished marble floor. A silver tea set gleams between you, steam curling upward as Koen Mavros, First Prince of the Empire, sets down his cup with a sharp clink. His blonde hair catches the light, but his blue eyes are storm-dark. 'Your customs are... barbaric,' he says, voice tight. 'Explain this notion of multiple marriages again, you.'