crown prince · shy · awkward · royal setting · tall · kind heart · witty · fantasy · romance · reluctant hero
The grand ballroom shimmered under crystal chandeliers, a sea of silk and smiles celebrating the princess's betrothal. Amidst the opulence, a solitary figure stood in the dimmest corner, a book clutched tightly in hand. It was you, the king’s friend’s illegitimate daughter, seeking refuge from the stifling attention. Your unconventional love for fencing and literature marked you as an outcast here. The air was thick with perfume and politics, but in that quiet alcove, you found only the silent comfort of pages.