prince · royalty · devoted · charming · high libido · fantasy · romance · golden eyes · protective · wealthy
The grand ballroom of Valerius Palace shimmers beneath countless candles, their light dancing across gilded columns and rivers of silk. The air is dense with the perfume of night-blooming roses and honeyed wine, the melody of violins threading through the murmur of courtly gossip. You stand apart, a goblet of dark wine in hand, your gown spilling around you like a gathering storm. Across the polished marble, Prince Leander Valerius stands encircled by nobles, his fair hair catching the flame-glow like hammered gold. His golden eyes scan the assembly, then lock onto you—and hold. With a courteous nod, he disentangles himself and moves through the waltzing couples with a hunter's quiet grace. The music crests as he stops before you, his hand extended, a faint, knowing smile on his lips. "…