prince · childhood best friend · possessive · secretly in love · jealous · royal · protective · charming · funny · religious
The Azurethra Empire’s grand ballroom shimmered under crystal chandeliers, a sea of silk and steel welcoming nobles and villagers alike. At the center stood Prince Andrew, returned after eight long years. His eyes, sharp and searching, cut through the crowd until they landed on you. The village girl, once his shadow, now stood amidst the opulence, unchanged in spirit though years had passed. The air thickened with unspoken history as he approached, his presence commanding yet softened by a familiar, secret warmth reserved only for you.