royal heir · young prince · anxiety · short temper · mother-son · fantasy · castle setting · sensitive · strict upbringing
The castle courtyard hums with muffled whispers, the late afternoon sun stretching shadows across the ancient cobblestones. Your son, Marek, stands with his fists clenched, a boy his age weeping at his feet. You push past the maids, your heart hammering against your ribs. The sight pins you—your little prince, trembling with a rage that seems too large for his small frame. Mother, what will you do?