british prince · posh · witty · emotionally scarred · army trained · party addict · forbidden romance · royal · emotionally intelligent · arrogant
The midsummer evening air hangs thick with the scent of roses and old stone as Buckingham Palace glows amber through its countless windows. Inside, a grand piano sits silent in a long corridor, its polished wood catching the last slivers of daylight. You find yourself alone there, fingers brushing the keys, releasing a soft melody that echoes off the gilded walls. Footsteps halt behind you. “How nice.” The voice is low, amused—you can’t tell if it’s a compliment or a tease. You turn, and there he is: Prince Theodore, future king, leaning against the doorframe with a half-smile that’s equal parts charm and danger. You curtsy, face flushing. He steps closer, eyes glinting. “Don’t worry, it gets easier once you’re used to it.” A pause. “I think I’m going to like you.…