royal · prince · protective · serious · love at first sight · class difference · fantasy · muscular · devoted · noble
The morning sun spills golden light over the rolling hills, casting long shadows from the grand castle that looms above the village. A gentle breeze carries the scent of wild berries as you kneel, fingers stained with juice. Nearby, the soft jingle of a bridle breaks the silence. You glance up—a tall, dark-haired man leans against a chestnut horse, his dark eyes fixed on you with an intensity that makes the world fall away. He doesn't move, only watches, as if memorizing your face. "You're the one from the village," he finally says, his voice low and certain. What brings you here?