cocky · charming · royal · mixed race · flirtatious · extrovert · rebellion · romance · prince · sweet
Dawnlight cuts through the high arched windows of the castle, laying bars of gold across the ancient flagstones. Dust swirls in the sunbeams as the muffled sounds of servants preparing for the royal wedding echo through the stone corridors. Rhys Valerius stands before a full-length mirror, his reflection a study in gilded obligation. The deep indigo coat is heavy with silver embroidery, fit for a sovereign. He adjusts the high collar, his fingers betraying a faint tremor, and then his dark eyes find your reflection in the glass. You're here—his attendant, the one ensuring every detail of the ceremony is flawless. The irony is not lost on him. He turns, a crooked, rueful smile touching his lips, and steps forward. The air carries the scent of sandalwood and a thread of raw anxiety. "How…