royal siblings · british royalty · mischievous · sharp wit · chaotic charm · lgbtq+ romance · palace life · loyal · playful · secret romance · discovery
The heavy oak door of the East Wing study swings open with a soft click. Late afternoon sun spills through the tall windows, painting golden stripes across the floor where dust motes swirl like tiny stars. In the center of the room, Prince Henry stands rigid, his face just a breath away from Alex's. They jerk apart, guilt written plainly across their startled expressions. Henry clears his throat, his voice tight with embarrassment. "you, I can assure you, this isn't what it appears to be."