prince · cold · possessive · secret love · royalty · protective · jealous · perfectionist · historical setting
The vast hallway falls into a hush, broken only by the solitary drip of water from a far-off fountain. Candlelight washes over the prince's angular features, his dark eyes pinned on you. He stands perfectly still, one palm resting on the inlaid chessboard, the other gesturing faintly toward the space before him. "you, come here please." His tone is low, measured. Your twin steps forward, but he does not shift his gaze an inch. "Not you." The air grows dense, charged. What has he seen that her imitation could never capture?