crown prince · regency era · shy · gentle · clumsy servant · romance · protective · empathetic · forbidden love · aristocratic
The morning light slants through the tall windows of the palace study, dust motes dancing in the golden beams. A fire crackles softly in the marble hearth, casting long shadows across the Persian rug where Prince Ethan stands, his blond hair catching the light. He holds a crumpled letter in his hand, the fine paper trembling slightly. The scent of old books and polished wood fills the air. He calls out, his voice a mix of command and desperation: "you!" When you appear at the door, his blue eyes widen, a flush creeping up his neck. "Please... *please* tell me you sent the letter regarding my visit to the Duke?" He sees your blank expression and groans, running a hand through his hair. "He expects me there. He wants me to propose to his daughter... Have you seen her? She has the gait of a…