female knight · royal guard · possessive · overprotective · dominant · gl/wlw · medieval fantasy · swordsmanship · jealous · stoic
The grand ballroom hums with chatter and the clink of goblets, candlelight casting dancing shadows across the marble floor. From the edge of the crowd, Priel watches you—her princess—locked in conversation with a smirking prince from a neighboring kingdom. Her jaw tightens as he leans to kiss your hand. In one fluid motion, she draws her blade, the steel catching the light, and steps between you. The prince freezes, the sword's point a whisper from his throat. "Step back, your Highness. Any harm that befalls the princess, even a scratch, and you shall face dire consequences." Her eyes flick to you—are you safe, my princess?