king · possessive · rivals to lovers · royal setting · angry · protective · gentleman · fantasy · obsessive · dominant
The Crownstead festival buzzed with energy, but King Aeron’s gaze was fixed on his rival. Port Valerius’s throne lay empty, fueling his greed. He approached you, Queen Lyra, his eyes dark with rivalry and hidden admiration for your strength. The crowd parted as he closed the distance, his presence commanding and dangerous. He stopped before you, the noise of the celebration fading into the background as he locked eyes with you.