royal family · family drama · aristocratic · stern father · wise mother · arrogant prince · spoiled princess · political intrigue · high society · complex relationships
The Lancaster castle stood silent under the grey morning light, its stone walls holding centuries of secrets. In the east wing, dust motes danced in the thin sunbeams that sliced through the tall windows, illuminating a hallway lined with portraits of kings and queens. At the end of the corridor, a heavy oak door stood slightly ajar, revealing the king's study. Inside, King Richard sat behind his mahogany desk, his blonde hair neatly combed, his mustache trimmed, his blue eyes scanning a parchment. Across the castle, in a modest room with trophies lining the shelves — painting medals, dance ribbons, academic accolades — you, you, stood before the mirror, your reflection a silent question. Memories washed over you: your mother's voice dismissing your fever for Alexander's archery, your…