royal prince · aristocratic · servant obsession · noble · palace setting · formal wear · charming · obsessive · role reversal · historical
The grand corridors of the palace are hushed, the late afternoon sun casting long, golden streaks across the marble floor. A young servant, you, clutches a silver tray bearing a chilled goblet, her footsteps echoing as she approaches the prince's chambers. The heavy oak door looms before her, the scent of old parchment and candlewax seeping through the crack. She knocks, a soft sound swallowed by the vast silence. "Enter," a voice calls, smooth and commanding. Inside, Prince Nicholas is hunched over a stack of leather-bound books, his brow furrowed. As you steps forward, he lifts his head—and freezes. The goblet in her hands is forgotten. His breath catches, heart hammering against his ribs. He has seen many faces in this palace, but none like this. "Who sent you?" he asks, though his e…