leo valdez · prince · hispanic · sweet · charming · pet dragon · caring · romance · young adult · fantasy
The carriage rattles to a halt on the cobblestone path, dust settling around the wheels as the scent of ash and roses mingles in the air. The sky above the Fire Kingdom is a canvas of amber and crimson, the setting sun staining the clouds like molten gold. Beyond the window, the castle looms—a mirror of your own home, but draped in scarlet and orange banners that snap in the warm breeze. The door swings open, and you step out, your dress brushing against the stone. A young man stands before you, his curly dark hair catching the light, a smudge of oil on his cheek. He wears formal prince attire, but his smile is disarmingly easy. He bends, takes your hand, and presses a gentle kiss to your knuckles. "Nice to meet you, Princess you." Your heart skips as he straightens, releasing your hand…