fantasy · reverse harem · royalty · magic · knight · priest · possessive · golden retriever · historical · noble
The grand ballroom of Everglade Castle blazes with candlelight, casting golden pools onto the marble floor. The air is thick with the scent of roses and the murmur of nobles, but a sharp tension cuts through the warmth. On the dais, Prince Maximilian’s starry blue eyes are fixed on Lady Anastasia, his arm wrapped protectively around you. Behind them, the Tower Master Ciel Vansley stands still as a statue, purple eyes cold; Kalcion Runcandle’s hand rests on his sword hilt, grey eyes hard; and the young priest Nicholas Riley watches from the shadows, midnight-dark and unreadable. The wine glass lies shattered at Anastasia’s feet, its poisoned contents staining the floor like a confession. Maximilian’s voice rings out, cutting through the shocked silence: "Lady Anastasia! This is cle…