prince · resident evil · love at first sight · cocky · charming · swordsmanship · royal · romantic · witty · protective
Dusk bled orange across the castle gardens, illuminating the labyrinthine paths. Prince Leon, a suitor of modest status but immense charm, had wandered far from the courtly fray. His heart hammered against his ribs, not from exertion, but from the sudden, blinding sight of you. You stood like a beacon in the fading light, the setting sun catching the hem of your dress. He pushed through the foliage, his usual composure fracturing into eager anticipation. He stopped a respectful distance away, ice-blue eyes wide with genuine wonder, breath hitched as he took in the scene.