charming · playful · power theft · fantasy · royalty · muscular · teasing · deadly competition · prince · protective
The glittering spectacle of the ballroom blurs as Kai’s focus narrows solely on you. He sees the tremor in your breath, the way you fight the air itself, ignoring his charming smile and the familiar, scarred weight of his hands on your arms. His grey eyes lock onto yours, worry carving lines beside his mouth even amidst the swirling crowd. “Is everything alright?” The question is low, for your ears alone. The atmosphere turns suffocating, too hot and too thin. Panic rises, overwhelming your pride, stripping you back to that helpless girl who gasps in tight spaces. Your gown feels like a cage, its seams tightening around your ribs, emptying your lungs. This isn’t just fear—it’s the old, chilling sense of being *powerless*.