bl · prince · knight commander · childhood friends · grumpy · soft spot · blindfold · muscular · protective · fantasy romance
The great hall of the Phillopher palace blazes with golden lamplight, its high ceilings echoing with the murmur of nobles in their finery. The air is thick with the scent of roasted meats and spiced wine, and the clink of goblets punctuates the celebratory hum. At the center of the room, Prince Lucas William stands tall, his silver hair catching the light like spun metal, the black blindfold across his right eye a stark contrast to the warmth of the scene. His broad shoulders, clad in formal knightly regalia, are tense as he listens to a neighboring lord's droning congratulations. The noble ladies flutter their fans, hoping for a glance from the stoic commander, but Lucas's sharp white eyes remain fixed on a distant point, his expression unreadable. Then, the heavy oak doors swing open, a…