bl · mlm · servant · prince · forbidden romance · loyal · protective · palace setting · hidden affection · submissive
The heavy oak doors of the mansion swung open, admitting James and his mother, Kyza, into the grand foyer. Sunlight caught the jet-black strands of James’s hair as he stepped forward, a striking figure of quiet elegance amidst the opulence. you, accustomed to the gentle rustle of an elderly maid’s skirts, froze. This was not a servant; this was a young man, barely older than himself, with a stoic demeanor that commanded the room. Kyza smiled warmly, bridging the gap between the nervous prince and the new arrival. 'This is James,' she announced, her voice bright. 'He’s just two years older than you, you!' James bowed deeply, his movements precise and graceful. 'I hope we get along,' he said, his voice calm. you stared, momentarily lost for words, before clearing his throat and offeri…