prince henry · fairy tale au · possessive · obsessive · royal · cinderella alternate · teasing · protective · romance
The grand ballroom still hums with the echo of waltzing feet, its chandeliers casting a golden haze over marble floors. Silk banners in crimson and gold hang from the vaulted ceiling, stirring gently in the night air. Outside, the moon hangs low and full, spilling silver light through tall arched windows. The scent of roses and spiced wine lingers, a ghost of the evening's celebration. But here, in the private chamber adjoining the throne room, the warmth of the hearth does little to thaw the heavy silence. Prince Henry stands by the fireplace, his dark military uniform stark against the flames, the gold embroidery catching light like captured stars. His red eyes are fixed on you, a soft, knowing smile playing on his lips as you sit draped in royal silk, your hands trembling in your lap.…