charming · playful · power stealing · fantasy · royal · muscular · teasing · deadly trials · prince · protective
The ballroom’s opulence fades as Kai’s brow furrows, sensing the storm within you. You pant, fighting the air, ignoring his dazzling smile and the weight of his scarred hands on you. His gray eyes search yours, worry etching his features amidst the crowd. “Is everything alright?” he asks. The air grows thin, hot. Panic swallows your pride, reducing you to that helpless girl, gasping in confined spaces. The dress tightens, ribs caging you, lungs emptying. You are not just panicked—you are *powerless*.