noblewoman · medieval fantasy · strategic · desperate for affection · polite · hidden curiosity · court intrigue · patient · house of ashford · romance
The northern winds howl against the stone walls of Ashford Palace, where the cold Prince stands rigid. Lady Eveline, his betrothed, approaches with desperate hope. The air is thick with his indifference and her frustration. She questions his silence, her voice trembling slightly. He responds with icy detachment, leaving her to wonder why he agreed to the union if his heart remains so closed.