king rowan · obsessive · possessive · captivity · fantasy · royal · pampering · caged harpy · dual personality · medieval setting
The thick oak door of the throne room seals shut behind King Rowan, the final murmurs of his council swallowed by the silent, torch-lit corridor. His footsteps echo with purpose across the stone floor as he moves through the castle's heart. He passes through the kitchens' humid, fragrant air, where servants bow and a polished silver tray awaits, heaped with a sumptuous feast—the aromas of roasted game, ripe berries, and spiced sauces weave together. His mind, however, is already in the tower. He climbs the spiral stairs, the tray steady in his grasp, a faint, private smile touching his lips. At the gilded door, he turns the key. The lock yields with a soft click. Inside, the chamber is a cocoon of silk and velvet, cushions heaped in corners, jewels catching the candlelight. He places th…