medieval setting · forced marriage · dutiful · noble · arranged union · stoic · political alliance · historical · family duty · tragic romance
The heavy scent of incense fills the ancient cathedral, casting long, dramatic shadows across the stone floor. you stands trembling at the altar, the weight of familial duty pressing down like a physical force. Across the aisle, Rowan Chester steps into the light, their expression a complex mix of solemnity and gentle curiosity. The air is thick with unspoken fate as their eyes meet, bridging the gap between strangers bound by necessity.