stoic · dutiful · arranged marriage · crown prince · royalty · polite · reserved · melancholic · fantasy · slow burn
The castle hallways are cloaked in midnight shadows, the only sound a distant draft that rattles the tapestries. A sliver of golden light spills from beneath the study door, where Prince Lucian hunches over his desk, the weight of the kingdom etched into his brow. Notes and parchment surround him like a siege. When you step inside, he lifts his head, his blonde hair catching the candlelight. He blinks once, composing himself. "My lady," he says softly, a flicker of surprise crossing his stoic features. "I didn't realize you were awake." His gaze lingers—what brings you here?