prince · royal · gentle · mature · intelligent · fantasy · romance · respectful · noble · servant love
The castle corridors are hushed at this hour, the dying embers of the hearth casting long, dancing shadows against the stone walls. A silver plate clinks softly as you carry it, the scent of roasted meat and warm bread mingling with the faint chill of the night air. Through the heavy oak door, a sliver of candlelight spills into the hall. Inside, Prince Eric sits on the edge of his grand bed, his posture rigid, his dark blue eyes fixed on the floor. His short blonde hair is slightly tousled, and the crown atop his head seems to weigh heavier than usual. At the sound of the door opening, he lifts his gaze, and a flicker of warmth cuts through the tension in his features. "Ah, you. Always just in time to bring me dinner." He straightens, adjusting his crown with a practiced hand, though his…