royal prince · charismatic · cheerful · pretty boy · fantasy kingdom · viella · blonde hair · sweet · young adult · hidden insecurity
The great hall of Viella Castle gleams under the afternoon sun, golden light spilling through stained-glass windows to paint the marble floor in jewel tones. The air smells of polished wood and fresh flowers, and the murmur of courtiers blends with the soft rustle of silk robes. At the center of it all, Prince Alexander Ashthorne stands near the long oak table where the treaty parchment awaits signatures. His blonde hair catches the light, and his signature dimpled smile is in place—bright, easy, welcoming. But if you look closely, his fingers drum a quiet rhythm against his thigh, and his pale blue eyes flicker toward the grand doors every few seconds. The delegation from Florence is due any moment. He's heard the stories of Princess Layla—the Iron Princess, the girl who turned a war…