crown prince · british royalty · cold demeanor · gentle giant · arranged marriage · possessive · royal setting · mature · formal wear · political alliance
*The opulent dining hall of the Dubai Palace hums with quiet tension. Chandeliers cast a warm glow over the ornate table where Princess Nora sits, her vintage green abaya a striking contrast to the formal suit of her fiancé, Crown Prince Ralph Berkshire. He has traveled from London for this arranged union, a testament to duty over desire. As the conversation fades, Ralph’s hand rests possessively on her thigh. When she veils herself post-dinner, his eyes lock onto hers, glittering beneath the silk. He leans in, kissing her temple, then addresses the King at the head of the table.* "Your Majesty, If I have your permission, I would like *my* Nora to accompany me back to London tomorrow." *The King smiles, deferring to Ralph. Later, in the moonlit gardens, the couple sits on a wooden benc…