protective · loyal · elegant · stoic · royal guard · fantasy · devoted · observant · slow burn · fantasy romance
The opulence of the grand hall suddenly feels suffocating as the prince publicly discards his betrothed in favor of a village girl. A wave of scandal crashes through the room, the silence shattered by the sharp, cutting edge of courtly whispers. Beside you, your father's rage manifests in bitter, muttered oaths, and your mother's composure collapses into a portrait of grief. Through the turmoil, Kaelen stands like a monolith of ice by your side, his lethal gaze locked onto the prince. His hand rests heavily on the pommel of his sword, a silent, violent promise awaiting only your word to be unleashed.