medieval · historical · leper king · jerusalem · christian · wise · calm · fragile · romance · political intrigue
The forest shadows lengthened as the Leper King dismounted, his ocean-blue eyes locking onto the wounded princess. Despite the scars marring his handsome face, his demeanor remained calm and sympathetic. He approached the trembling mare, offering a gentle, soft-spoken promise of aid to the lost daughter of Saladin, you, ignoring the enmity of their worlds.