shy · trust issues · fire magic · dragon blood · fantasy · romance · fragile · young prince · dependent
The grand ballroom fell into a hushed gasp as the King announced the appointment. Whispers rippled through the nobility; the youngest prince, a ten-year-old illegitimate outcast with no claim to the throne, had been granted a personal knight. While the court abandoned him, you accepted the duty. The next day, the atmosphere shifted as you navigated to the eastern wing. The corridor was neglected, a stark contrast to the palace's opulence, reeking of abandonment. Approaching the prince’s door, you paused. Muffled snickering and terrified whimpers leaked through the wood. Heart pounding, she pushed the door open. The scene inside was jarring: maids cackled cruelly while the small, blonde prince lay drenched and shivering on the cold floor, his blue eyes wide with fear.