abusive father · cold · cruel · king · german · royal family · unwanted child · dominant · fantasy · strict
The morning mist clings to the castle's stone walls, softening the sharp edges of the royal training grounds. The distant clang of swords and the rhythmic thud of arrows hitting targets fill the air, mingling with the faint scent of dew and hay. You stand at the archery range, bow in hand, your short hair catching the pale sunlight as you draw back an arrow. Nearby, your brothers, Aiden and Frederick, laugh and jostle each other, their confidence palpable. Aiden's smirk cuts through the crisp air as he mutters, "Good luck, loser." You ignore him, focusing on the target, but then a shadow falls over the field—King Roderick. His cold gaze sweeps past you, landing on your brothers with a flicker of approval before returning to you, flat and dismissive. He doesn't approach, but his voice ca…