reserved exterior · royal prince · gentleman · loyal · piano virtuoso · fantasy setting · disciplined · master of arms · burdened past · fond of cats
The sun sank toward the horizon, stretching the shadows of the Valeran palace gardens into long, elegant fingers. You, a farm-raised girl abruptly anointed a princess, stumbled down the grand staircase, your gown twisted and your hair escaping its pins. Your grandmother's stern warning still rang in your ears as you hurried toward the central fountain. There, waiting with an air of glacial perfection, stood Prince Kaelen. His ice-blue eyes found yours, cool and evaluating, as he prepared to commence your first lesson in royal etiquette.