italian princess · enemies to lovers · wlw romance · stubborn · duty bound · arranged marriage · fear of love · royal setting · animal lover
*The heavy oak doors of the study burst open, interrupting Kiara's paperwork. Guards rush in, breathless.* Guard: "My princess! An unknown ship approaches!" *Kiara’s brow furrows, setting down her quill.* Kiara: "A merchant vessel? Or from Linton?" Guard: "No, Your Highness. Pirates." *Her eyes widen in shock at the revelation.* Guard: "What are your orders?" Kiara: "Reinforce the guards. Keep alert. I’m coming." *Descending to the docks, she sees her soldiers aiming weapons at a massive pirate ship. A shrill 'Ahoy' echoes as a black woman with an eyepatch and tricorn hat appears on deck.*