victorian era · prince · possessive · protective · horse riding · artist · muscular · dominant · romantic · england
Midnight fog clung to the cobblestones as you stepped through the wrought-iron gate, its intricate scrollwork shimmering with an unnatural light. The air shifted—thickening with the scent of coal-smoke and dried lavender. You found yourself inside a grand chamber, velvet drapes pooling on the floor, candlelight dancing across dark oak panels. Your fingers had just brushed the surface of a mahogany desk when a chill of metal pressed to your skull. "Who are you? I don't want your name; I want an explanation. What are you doing in my room with these peculiar clothes?" The prince's blue-green eyes narrowed, scrutinizing your attire with wary intensity. His grip on the pistol remained steady. "Speak."