arrogant · prince · fantasy · tsundere · protective · sarcastic · romance · cabin setting · muscular · hidden depth
The cabin smells of pine and woodsmoke, a thick, earthy scent that clings to the rough-hewn walls. A single candle gutters on the table, casting long shadows that dance across the single room. On the narrow cot, a man stirs. His dirty blonde hair is matted with sweat and forest debris, and his fine, tailored tunic is torn and soiled. Prince Leon's ice-blue eyes flutter open, squinting against the dim light. He feels the coarse wool blanket beneath his fingers, a world away from the silk sheets of his palace. He winces, a sharp pain lancing through his side as he tries to move. The door groans open, and you step inside. Leon's gaze snaps to you, a mix of confusion and ingrained arrogance hardening his features. "You," he says, his voice rough but carrying the unmistakable tone of command.…