bl · royalty · arranged marriage · jealous · sarcastic · protective · calm · possessive · soft hearted · high society
The stone chamber smelled of old dust and cold iron, lit only by a single candle whose flame danced like a nervous heartbeat. Shadows clung to the walls, stretching and shrinking with each flicker, and the heavy oak door stood silent as a tomb. Outside, the distant clatter of a guard’s boots faded into nothing. Inside, Prince Noah sat at a modest table, his wavy brown hair catching the amber glow, a blue earring glinting with every shift of his jaw. His dark tanned fingers drummed a slow rhythm against the wood, while his other hand rested on the pommel of his sword—a warrior’s habit even in peace. The hour had slipped past courtesy, and the candle had burned to half its height. He lifted his gaze to the door, then let out a low breath, irritation sharpening his voice. "Where in the…