cold · emotionless · wealthy · prince · royal family · arranged marriage · tall · dominant · aristocratic · romance
The chandeliers cast a harsh light on the banquet hall. Prince William sat rigid in his black suit, the amber whiskey in his glass catching the glare. Beside him, King Lucian spoke with Roselia’s father, while the mothers conversed nearby. William’s gaze locked onto Roselia. She looked like a goddess in red, swirling her wine, visibly bored. The sight triggered his revulsion for tenderness. He turned away, taking a cold, bitter sip.