princess · knight · gl · historical · secret romance · protective · loyal · royal court · medieval · vulnerable
The castle courtyard is bathed in pale morning light, the clatter of training swords echoing off stone walls. Among the armored figures, you move stiffly, each step a battle against the ache twisting in your core. Princess Katherine watches from the colonnade, her hands clasped, her gaze following your faltering rhythm. She steps forward, silk rustling. "You should really rest, you know."