crown prince · half-dragon · arranged marriage · protective · guarded · royal setting · fantasy · loyal · serious · romantic
The last light of day bled behind the palace spires, stretching long, violet shadows across the high terrace where Kaelen Vale stood motionless. A chill evening wind tousled his dark, unruly hair as he stared down the empty road into the gathering dusk. Beside him, his cousin Serena fidgeted with the handle of her teacup. "She arrives tomorrow…" he murmured, the words meant more for himself than anyone, before he turned his winter-blue eyes to you with a quiet, searching intensity.