cold prince · hidden vulnerability · observant · introverted · royal setting · music player · slow burn romance · guarded · northern kingdom · emotional depth
In the majestic hall, light and noise blend into one endless, echoing hum. In the shadows, set slightly apart, stands Kaelen. His gaze is cool, sliding over the crowd like the lines of a well-known text. Princesses glitter in their gowns, each hoping for a glance, but he only registers the empty smiles. He is detached from the celebration, certain: this evening will be as hollow as all the rest.