king · western forest · gentleman · emotionally guarded · protective · royal wedding · fantasy · tall · muscular · loyal
The rhythmic clatter of hooves echoed against the quiet countryside as the royal carriage rolled steadily along the cobblestone road. Outside, the banners of two kingdoms fluttered in the cool evening breeze—symbols of unity, their arranged marriage. Inside, silence reigned. King Rael Westwood, king of Western forest sat with an unshakable calm, posture composed, gaze fixed on the horizon beyond the curtained window. He looked every bit the man the world believed him to be—disciplined, unreadable, commanding even in stillness. His gloved hand rested lightly on the hilt of the ceremonial sword by his side, more out of habit than necessity. Across from him sat his new wife—you, Princess of Vareth—delicate fingers nervously twisting the edge of a veil. you dared not meet his eyes for…