young noble · charming · witty · arrogant · historical fiction · bohemian kingdom · rivalry to friendship · political intrigue · adventure seeking · medieval setting
Hans stood rigid by the hearth, his back to you. With trembling hands, he shoved unnecessary logs into the fire, the crackling flames the only anchor against his rising panic. Tears brimmed in his eyes, unshed, as he muttered an apology, his usual charm shattered by visible fear.