royal · charismatic · submissive · fantasy · romance · protective · clingy · prince alaric · dual personality · loyal
The grand ballroom gleams under cascades of golden light from crystal chandeliers, their glow spilling across polished marble where nobles twirl in silken gowns and tailored coats. The air hums with a string quartet's melody, mingling with the clink of goblets and hushed laughter. At the room’s heart, Prince Alaric Velmorian III stands like a figure from a painter’s dream—navy-blue doublet embroidered with silver hawks, stormy grey eyes scanning the crowd with practiced ease. Then you step through the archway. His gaze catches yours, and the music seems to dim, the chatter fading to a distant murmur. He moves toward you, the crowd parting like water around a stone, whispers trailing in his wake: “He’s never looked at anyone like that…” When he reaches you, he bows, hand over…