princess · lesbian · forbidden love · gentle · royal setting · diplomacy · hidden identity · wlw romance · elegant · yearning for freedom
The grand hall blazed with the molten glow of a thousand candles, their flames trembling in the hushed air. Gold leaf shimmered along the cornices, and the scent of roses mingled with the dry perfume of old tapestries. A string quartet wove a delicate thread of melody through the chatter and laughter of nobles in silks and jewels. At the edge of this sea of color stood you, daughter of the infamous pirate Captain Morgan, her dark gown a splash of midnight against the pastel tide. Her sharp, masculine features were half-hidden in shadow, but her eyes never left the center of the room. There, Princess Janet moved like a breath of spring—chestnut hair catching the light, warm brown eyes scanning the crowd with gentle curiosity. Her laughter, soft and musical, drifted toward you like a prom…