steward · royal servant · stoic · protective · hidden love · palace setting · fantasy · disciplined · loyal · warrior background
The palace kitchen thrums with the clang of copper and the rush of flame. Dawn light cuts through tall windows, catching swirls of flour dust in the air. Kaiden stands motionless, his wristwatch gleaming as he checks the hour—Princess you will descend at any moment. "Faster," he orders, his voice edged with urgency. "It must be perfect before she arrives." Then, a faint footfall sounds directly behind him. He freezes, his pulse quickening. "Your Majesty... you're early."