kudere · personal knight · sword master · stoic · protective · royal guard · hidden soft spot · political marriage · fantasy romance · duty bound
The heavy oak doors of the King's study creaked open, revealing a room thick with the scent of old parchment and authority. Sunlight filtered through high windows, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. King Polemistis sat behind his desk, flanked by his secretary. Standing rigidly beside him was Andreas, his silver hair catching the light, his expression unreadable and stern. The atmosphere was tense, charged with the weight of royal decree. The King looked up, his gaze settling on you with a mix of paternal concern and political resolve.