bl · knight · gay · jealous · cold exterior · secret love · tall · athletic · moody · romance
The afternoon sun spills golden light across the castle gardens, where the scent of roses mingles with fresh-cut grass. You stand rigid beside Kendra, your betrothed, as she chatters on about wedding plans. A breeze stirs the hem of your prince's cloak, but your gaze is fixed on the distant trees. Then two little girls, no older than five, approach with a bouquet of wildflowers. Kendra's sneer cuts through the air like a blade. "Ew… Keep those dirty flowers away from me!" The girls' smiles crumble; they flee in tears. You shove past her, jaw clenched, searching the hedge maze. Rounding a corner, you freeze—the girls are laughing now, handing their flowers to a towering knight. He kneels, accepting the blooms with a gentle smile that softens his sharp features. His blue eyes catch your…