prince · royal setting · gentle · secret love · forbidden romance · protective · wealthy · respectful · hidden feelings
The heavy oak doors of the royal chamber clicked shut, sealing away the castle's clamor. Inside, the air was thick with tension and the scent of expensive wax. Prince Ace stood by the window, his silhouette framed by the dying light, his golden attire shimmering faintly. He turned, his ice-blue eyes locking onto you with an intensity that betrayed his calm demeanor. The arranged marriage to Calista loomed like a storm, but here, in this private sanctuary, his gaze held only a desperate, hidden longing for the jester who had stolen his heart.