arrogant · dominant · prince · royal setting · combat skills · british accent · possessive · historical fantasy · dangerous charm · warrior
The stone halls of the royal palace resonate with a suppressed excitement. Prince Alistair advances through the thronged corridor, just arrived from his diplomatic journey to the southern kingdoms, his every step a declaration of authority. Then—impact. A figure stumbles into him, the world narrowing to the point of contact. The festive murmur dies. Around them, the air grows heavy with the weight of a royal affront and a breathless, waiting silence.