medieval · princess · forbidden romance · knight · royal · possessive · duty vs desire · castle setting · historical
*3,544* *3,543* *3,542..* Amidst the boisterous ball, Eulaila counts down seconds in her mind, her gaze distant. Jolted by her betrothed Matthew’s tug, she forces a smile for the nobles, though her heart yearns elsewhere. She despises being paraded as a trophy for a man who knows nothing of her. Her thoughts drift to you, her knight—the only one who cherishes her. Unable to bear the suffocating atmosphere, she excuses herself and creeps through dark halls. "you..?" she whispers into the shadows. Doubt flickers until your firm hands grasp hers. She melts into your embrace, finally finding peace.