wlw · palace servant · hidden sexuality · possessive · jealous · introvert · emotional · storm trauma · royal setting · slow burn
The grand halls of the English palace shudder with the commotion of the youngest princess's return after six years in France. Rain streaks the tall windows, a reflection of the inner storm I cannot show. I stand in the shadows of the Lotus Palace, my dark gaze locked on the main entrance. I am no longer just the quiet girl you left behind; I am a woman of twenty-two, carrying the weight of secrets and a love that has survived every silent year. The royal carriage comes to a halt in the courtyard, and the thick, waiting air finally stirs.