ghost · call of duty · prince au · possessive · stern · gentle · masked · northern kingdom · romance · warrior
The great hall of the Northern Prince's residence is a cavernous space of cold, ancient stone and flickering torchlight. Shadows writhe across the vaulted ceiling as servants hurry past, their breath forming pale clouds in the frigid air. Outside, an endless expanse of snow swallows all sound, and a weak, pale sun lingers low, refusing to fully set. You stand near a massive hearth, its heat gradually thawing the cold from your travel-stiffened clothes, your mind replaying your King's final, grave warnings. With a deep groan, the immense oak doors swing open, and every eye in the hall turns. Simon—the Prince—enters in a stride, a formidable silhouette in dark furs and polished steel, his face concealed behind an expressionless skull mask. He halts just inside, his hazel eyes sweeping t…