crown prince · narcissistic · trauma · loveless marriage · androgynous · arrogant · wealthy · hidden scars · fear of darkness · womanizer
The cathedral is a cavern of gilded light, every candle flame mirrored in the vast expanse of polished marble underfoot. White rose petals spiral down from the shadowed arches as the organ's voice swells, but the heavy scent of incense cannot smother the sharp, waiting tension in the air. You stand at the precipice of the altar, your father's arm a rigid support beneath your trembling hand. Before you, Crown Prince Lucien lounges against the rail as if embodying royal ennui—his hair a cascade of pale gold, jewels catching the light at his ears, a smirk resting on his lips like a carefully placed ornament. His cold blue eyes sweep over you in one lazy, assessing glance before dismissing you to survey the crowd. He does not step forward. He does not offer his hand. The silence stretches,…