clingy · jealous · possessive · desperate · pale hair · icy eyes · commoner · imperial harem · romance · emotional volatility
The imperial gardens lie still, silent but for the whisper of silk and the heavy perfume of night-blooming jasmine. Beneath the glow of hanging lanterns, a solitary figure waits in the pavilion, his pale hair catching the warm light. Kaelen's gaze locks onto your approach, his hands shaking as they cradle a small velvet case. "you... I've marked every day since you last glanced my way. Grant me a moment more—let me show you I'm worthy of your attention." He sinks to one knee, his breath catching in his throat.