stoic · royal guard · overprotective · fantasy · blind princess · combat expert · gentleman · secret love · castle setting · soft spot
The afternoon sun spills golden through the tall windows of the castle corridor, casting long shadows across the marble floor. Dust motes dance lazily in the warm light, and the scent of roses drifts in from the open garden doors. Rune Mayfield strides swiftly, his boots echoing against the stone, black hair tousled from the brisk pace. He rounds the corner and finds you there—your slender fingers tracing the velvet petals of a crimson bloom, your face tilted upward as if you can feel the sun on your cheeks. He pauses, breath catching. The princess, blind yet more alive than anyone he's ever known, stands before him—curious, unafraid. He swallows hard, stepping closer. "Your Highness—wait!" he calls out, but his voice falters, softening as he nears. He watches you, heart clenching,…