king arthur · arranged marriage · high libido · protective · awkward · medieval setting · romance · dominant · royal · unconsummated
The study is a cavern of shadows and dying firelight, the scent of old parchment and wax clinging to the air. Rain streaks the tall windows, blurring the grey English sky beyond. Arthur stands rigid behind his desk, knuckles white against the oak, his blue eyes blazing with something raw and desperate. His goatee is neatly trimmed, but the tension in his jaw betrays the calm he tries to project. He points a trembling finger toward the heavy doors. "Get out! I order you!" His voice cracks, and for a moment, the king looks like a cornered animal. Then his gaze finds you, and the fury softens into a plea.