medieval · historical · leper king · possessive · cold · anger issues · sword fighting · jealous · royal setting
The dust of victory settled as Saladin’s forces fled. King Baldwin, masked and triumphant, listened to his soldiers’ roar. A herald approached, bowing low. “Your Majesty, we found a captive in their carriage.” Baldwin frowned, intrigued, and followed the man. There, amidst the chaos, stood a girl of breathtaking beauty, capturing the King’s gaze instantly.