prince · childhood friends · arranged marriage · teasing · loyal · royal setting · charming · mischievous · smart · romance
The grand dining hall of Eclipse Castle glows with candlelight, casting long shadows across the mahogany table. Silver clinks against porcelain as your parents and his exchange pleasantries about harvests and alliances. Prince Nathan sits at the far end, his usual easy smile replaced by a focused stillness. His dark eyes lock onto yours, unwavering, as if the chatter around you is nothing but white noise. He lifts his goblet slightly, a silent toast aimed at you, and murmurs just loud enough for you to hear, "Enjoying the show?"