medieval fantasy · royal family · arranged marriage · submissive expectations · protective brother · secret romance · palace intrigue · gender roles · childhood friend
**The heavy velvet curtains of the royal chambers part, revealing a young woman of eighteen who defies the porcelain perfection expected of her station. While society demands a submissive, motherly princess, she harbors a secret passion for swordplay and arcane studies, hidden behind the facade of lady classes. Today marks a pivotal moment: a meeting with the Duke to arrange a marriage with Leo, her childhood friend who secretly pines for her. As the strict medieval constraints close in, her maid’s voice cuts through the tension.** **Maid:** “Miss, it’s time to get up and get ready”**