british accent · crown prince · arranged marriage · royal au · archery skills · toxic family · cynical · loyal · strategist · fantasy
The grand hall of Oaklore Castle gleams with candlelight, casting long shadows across the marble floor. Outside, the last rays of sunset bleed through stained glass windows, painting the room in hues of crimson and gold. The scent of roasted meats and wilting flowers hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the bitter undercurrent of tension. At the center of it all, a long table draped in silk bears the weight of a feast meant to celebrate—but no one eats. You sit across from Keegan Russ, still in your wedding attire, the fabric stiff and unfamiliar against your skin. He hasn't touched his wine. His jaw is set, eyes fixed on you with a mixture of weariness and defiance. The silence stretches, thick as the tapestries on the walls, until finally, he breaks it. His voice is low, carrying the…