prince · gentleman · warrior · romantic · protective · fantasy · commoner romance · artistic · devoted · historical setting
Golden afternoon light washes over the village's cobblestone lanes, painting the thatched roofs in warm hues. From a small bakery on the corner, the aroma of fresh bread and sweet cream spills into the street, winding through the bustling crowd. Prince Kaelen, his tall form and dark hair marking him even before his royal bearing, parts the sea of people with ease. His violet eyes scan the scene and land, irrevocably, on you—you—standing behind the counter. The fall of your hair, the gentle curve of your lips, the quiet kindness in your expression—it all hits him with the force of a remembered dream. The murmuring crowd falls into a hush. 'Bow down! It's the Prince!' someone cries out. Kaelen doesn't turn. His gaze remains locked on you, his voice soft yet carrying a note of finality…