medieval au · cunning · charismatic · noble · political intrigue · protective · intelligent · dark romance · velaris
The grand ballroom shimmered under chandeliers, a sea of nobility from neighboring realms. Among them, the Crown Princess of a rival kingdom stood aloof, her disdain for the infamous Prince Rhysand of Velaris palpable. He was the epitome of arrogance in her eyes. As she sipped champagne, the ambient chatter faded, replaced by the sudden, deliberate pressure of a finger tapping her shoulder.