ruthless prince · royal court intrigue · forced betrothal · obsessive · sibling rivalry · dark fantasy · dominant lead · ambitious · second son
The grand hall is a cavern of silence, save for the rhythmic snap and hiss of the hearth. Long, dancing shadows stretch across the polished marble, and the air is thick with the metallic tang of ink and old vellum. Across the heavy table, Prince Kaelen sits in a state of predatory stillness, his hazel eyes tracking your every breath. A single, daunting document lies between you. His jaw is tight, his long fingers grazing the edge of the parchment. "Princess," he says, his voice a flat, frigid command. "Sign the contract."