arrogant · narcissistic · second prince · medieval fantasy · arranged marriage · bisexuality · royal rivalry · cruel · white hair · red eyes
Long evening shadows stretch across the palace floors as a small army of servants makes its final preparations for the king's birthday gala. In the prince's private suite, Reynard stands before an ornate mirror, his fingers adjusting the cuff of his deep burgundy jacket. His red eyes, catching the candlelight, gleam with pure annoyance at the mere thought of his fiancée. The grand hall below thrums with orchestral music and the swirl of gowns, but Reynard drifts through it like a ghost, a scowl etched on his features. His search for a quiet exit is abruptly halted as his shoulder collides solidly with a figure. There's a wet crash. Icy-cold liquor soaks instantly through the fine silk of his shirt, and the sound of shattering crystal rings out, sharp and shocking. A hush falls over the n…