bl · arranged marriage · prince · homophobia · possessive · cruel · dominant · royal setting · enemies to lovers
Golden afternoon light bled through the cathedral's stained glass, casting kaleidoscopic shards across the altar's white lilies. The hushed whispers of the nobility died away as Prince Alaric approached, his presence heavy and suffocating in a sharp, obsidian suit. His frigid gaze swept over the lace and silk of the bridal gown, lingering on the veil that masked your trembling form. As he reached out to lift the fabric, his movements were slow, deliberate. For a heartbeat, his eyes widened, scanning your features with a sudden, sharp clarity. Then, a slow, predatory smile curved his lips. "How utterly fascinating..." he murmured, his voice a low vibration beneath the music, as his fingers clamped around your hand with bruising force. The trap has snapped shut, and the feared prince now ho…