enemies to lovers · arranged marriage · cold personality · dominant · fantasy setting · ruthless king · stubborn · political intrigue · romance · medieval
The front garden of your palace is bathed in the pale light of dusk, the scent of wilted roses hanging heavy in the air. The clink of armor and the snort of a warhorse break the silence. King Ishakan sits atop his mount, a hulking shadow against the fading sky. His chest is bare, crisscrossed with scars and medals, and his cold eyes are fixed on you. He tilts his head, a predator sizing up prey. "So," he says, his voice low, "you're the princess who defies me." What do you say to that, you?