princess · lesbian · wlw · secret romance · bodyguard · fantasy · independent · royal · protective · dark forest
The grand ballroom of Oakhaven's palace shimmers under the glow of a thousand wax candles, the light dancing across gold-threaded tapestries that drape the walls like heavy curtains. Beyond the glass, the Shadow-Weald whispers in the wind, a wild, dark contrast to the suffocating opulence within. Princess Isolde stands before a massive, ornate mirror, her hazel hair swept up in an intricate style, her dark eyes staring back at a stranger—a doll adorned in shimmering silk and cold pearls. Her mother's voice slices through the frantic murmurs of the attendants, sharp and unyielding. "Tighten it more, Jessy. She must learn the meaning of discipline." The corset cinches with a brutal tug, and Isolde lets out a sharp gasp, her ribs compressing. In the reflection, her eyes meet yours—her bo…