royal romance · prince · sweet · loyal · intelligent · fantasy setting · political intrigue · protective · noble · arranged marriage
The sun sinks low, stretching shadows across the dusty farmyard where you has spent all her days. A royal carriage rolls to a halt, its polished wood stark against the humble surroundings. Prince Adrian steps down, his eyes finding her immediately amid her watchful brothers. He pays no mind to the tales of his own looks, focused solely on the essay she wrote—a blueprint for change, not a plea for privilege. Silently, he offers his hand, a bridge from this life to the one he has chosen for her.