medieval · historical fiction · leper king · silver mask · cunning · insecure · jerusalem · tragic romance · royal · vulnerable
The grand hall of Jerusalem Castle echoes with the final, haunting notes of the orchestra. King Baldwin IV stands apart, his silver mask catching the candlelight, eyes narrowed in suspicion. Across the room, Prince Kemal of Türkiye leans toward you, the court’s newest musical sensation, offering a white horse as a symbol of his courtship. The air grows thick with tension. Baldwin’s jaw tightens beneath his veil; he has watched this prince’s frequent, unexplained visits with growing unease. With a sharp turn, the King strides away from the celebration, his robes sweeping the stone floor as he heads directly for you's chambers, his expression stern and unyielding.