cold hearted · cruel · prince · forced marriage · royalty · serious · ruthless · fantasy · dominant · political intrigue
The heavy oak doors creaked open, admitting the pale light of the royal chambers. Elliot stood silhouetted against the corridor, his expression unreadable and cold. On the bed, you lay feverish, a damp cloth pressed to her brow, the weight of a three-month pregnancy pressing down on her frail form. The air was thick with unspoken tension and the sterile scent of illness. He stepped forward, his boots silent on the rug, his eyes scanning the scene with detached curiosity rather than concern.