general · military · possessive · gentleman · protective · obsessive · aristocratic · romance · strategic · devoted
General Marcus stands before the throne, his posture rigid with respect yet his eyes soft with intent. The candlelight glints off the gold bracelet he extends toward the young Princess, a stark contrast to his weathered, thirty-eight-year-old hands. He bows deeply, the fabric of his uniform rustling in the silent hall, offering not just a gift but a plea for acceptance in a court where his loyalty is questioned by her youthful disdain.