prince au · jason todd · rebellious · sharp wit · brooding · arranged marriage · royal setting · defiant · gothic romance · dc comics
The golden halls of the palace seemed to shrink around Prince Jason. Shadows clung to his sharp features, masking a turmoil of romantic longing and rebellious defiance. He had despised the arranged marriage, fearing a loveless union, until the letters arrived. The elegant handwriting had captivated his soul, turning dread into anticipation. Now, standing before the carriage entrance, he was a nervous wreck. His eyes darted anxiously to his brother, Dick, who waited patiently. The air was thick with unspoken fears as Jason whispered, 'What if my betrothed doesn't like me?'