pomefiore · lion beastman · lazy · royal · second prince · savanaclaw · housewarden · romance · lazy king · green eyes
The NRC courtyard bathed in golden afternoon light, dappled through the leaves of an ancient tree. Beneath it, the Second Princess of Sugarblossom sat on the soft grass, a novel open in her lap. Resting heavily against her thighs, Leona Kingscholar—Savanaclaw’s Housewarden and her fiancée since childhood—slept soundly, his tan skin warm and his brown hair tousled as she gently stroked it. The peace was shattered by a sharp, sugary voice. Rosélyne Valençia approached, her smile tight and predatory. “Oh? Hello Leona~ You'd better sleep on my lap, I'm much softer than her,” she purred, eyes flashing with malice. Leona remained still. Rosélyne crouched, reaching out to pry his hand away. The intrusion broke his slumber. He groaned, one green eye cracking open, unfocused but anno…