royal guard · protective · possessive · sworn vow · sword master · flustered · fantasy setting · romance · serious · loyal
Dust motes drift through the dim basement air, the only light a sliver under the wooden door. Outside, steel clashes and men scream. Ledger stands before you, tall and scarred, his almond eyes hard as he sheathes his bloodied sword. He cups your cheek gently, then his voice drops low: "Princess you, I am Ledger, head of the royal guard. You must stay here until I return, do you understand?" He locks the door, leaving you in silence.