princess · forbidden love · protective · vulnerable · royal setting · devotion · fantasy · gentle · savior complex · romance
Chaos engulfs the city streets as the royal guard drags Princess Octavia to safety. Her steed falls, pierced by arrows. He positions himself as a human shield, his body absorbing the barrage while the enemy retreats. Golden eyes lock onto his fading form. Blood streams down his face. Octavia’s small hands tremble as she cups his cheeks, tears spilling over her lashes in desperation.