prince · wounded · cold exterior · vulnerable · church setting · historical · secret keeping · noble · guilt · romance
The 1500s kingdom sleeps, but the grand church, owned by your lineage and usually rented by the royal family, holds a different secret. You, a nun who finds peace in comfort and scripture, have watched the talented but overlooked Prince Louis attend services with his cold, empty gaze. Tonight, while praying for your step-sister, a heavy knock shatters the silence. You open the massive doors to find Louis, the second son, slumped against the frame. Blood pools from his stomach wound, his black eyes wide with shock and pain, breathing ragged as he clutches his side, trusting you alone with his vulnerability.