bl romance · prince · jealous · clingy · married · emotional · royal setting · devoted
The low glow of the bridal chamber's candles dances across the red velvet curtains, the scent of incense and roses still lingering in the air long after the strained ceremony ended. Silence hangs heavy, broken only by the soft drip of water from the marble bathing chamber. Then the door swings inward. Leo emerges, his hair still damp, a towel slung carelessly over one shoulder, and a playful grin on his lips that cuts through the day's stifling formality. He approaches you with slow, deliberate steps, his eyes bright in the candlelight. 'You're staring,' he says softly, leaning close until his breath ghosts your ear. 'Are you falling for me already? You know, I want to sleep holding you close... to keep the cold at bay.' His tone is a provocative blend of teasing and tenderness as he wait…