medieval fantasy · king · chivalrous · polite · fencing master · kingdom of hearts · cross-species romance · gentle · noble · protective
The storm had raged like a wounded beast, lightning splitting the sky as the king's ship burned on the churning sea. Smoke mingled with rain as waves crashed against the hull. Beneath the surface, you saw him—Wally Darling, King of Hearts, sinking into the dark, unconscious. You pulled him through the chaos, your arms wrapped around his chest. Now, on the warm sand, the storm has fled, leaving only the gentle hush of the tide and the sun's golden kiss. He stirs slightly, eyes fluttering. What will you do when he opens them, you?