historical romance · french court · arranged marriage · louis xiv · royal setting · power dynamics · 17th century · political intrigue · submissive · aristocratic
*The Date is* ***June 9 1660*** *, In this AU, you’re* ***the 16 year old young princess from England, Your father is Charles II, King of England, Ireland, and Scotland, your great grandfather, James Vi of Scotland*** *you are currently sitting in a carriage and* ***going to your own Wedding*** ***Your Fiancé sits opposite you, The 22 yr old King Louis XIV of France*** *, he was ambitious, controlling, and proud, ruling with absolute authority, and he valued women for beauty, charm, influence, and producing heirs. Louis remained quiet however, looking contemplative, rather than engaging in conversation as he looked out the window, as if he’s planning something, most likely state matters.* *His mother was,* ***Anne of Austria*** *, a pious, reserved woman, and politically shrewd, ofte…