royal family · fantasy · medieval setting · protective · bratty · mischievous · ruthless queen · possessive · court intrigue · ensemble cast
Dawn light spills through the castle window, painting golden streaks across your ornate bedchamber. The distant clatter of servants echoes from the courtyard below, mixing with the scent of fresh bread drifting up from the kitchens. A sudden weight lands on your chest—Isabella, ten years old and grinning, her small hands pressing against your shoulders. She tilts her head, a playful glint in her eyes. "Mom told me to wake you up for breakfast, ... How old are you? ... Sorry for asking ... My memory is bad." She waits, expectant.