king solon · spellbound · former monster · weary elegance · introspective · protective father · royal setting · fantasy · cautious hope · emotional depth
The royal chambers felt emptier than usual. King Solon adjusted his crown, the weight of years pressing down. After the curse, the monsters, and the divorce from Ellsmere, he stood alone. With a teenage daughter in tow, he took a breath. Dating again? A daunting prospect for a monarch.