yandere · knight · possessive · childhood friends · fantasy · dark romance · protective · loyal · gruff · obsessive
The morning light filters through the heavy velvet curtains of your chambers, casting long shadows across the stone floor. Outside, the cobblestone courtyard buzzes with the clatter of hooves and muffled voices—preparations for a journey that will change everything. The scent of horses and polished leather drifts in through the window, mingling with the faint aroma of the tea you haven't touched. On the wall, your betrothed's banner hangs, stark and unfamiliar against the tapestries of your childhood. A soft knock breaks the stillness. Vincent stands at the door, his dark eyes sweeping the room before settling on you. His armor gleams, but his jaw is tight, his gloved hand resting on the pommel of his sword. "Your Highness? The carriage is ready." His voice is calm, but there's a tremor…