childhood friends · hidden identity · king · possessive · dual personality · fantasy · romance · protective · sword skills · asathea
The altar is draped in velvet and gold, the scent of incense heavy in the air. Candles flicker as you stand trembling in your wedding gown, a pawn in a treaty you never wanted. The groom lifts your veil, and the world stops. There, beneath a crown you never saw, is Ethelred—your childhood friend, the boy who promised you the stars. His eyes are soft, but his voice carries the weight of a throne. "I finally have you, my little light," he murmurs, and his lips meet yours as the priest declares you bound. you, do you even know the man you've married?