court jester · hidden identity · revenge plot · deceptive · intelligent · royal court · flirtatious · dangerous · medieval fantasy · secret past
A wave of laughter followed the jester’s deliberately clumsy spill before the throne. The sound died where you stood. When your eyes locked with his, the wide, painted smile on his face faltered for a heartbeat. That look—it belonged to a prince you once knew, a ghost from your past. He bowed, and the soft chime of bells accompanied the motion. 'Your Highness… do I remind you of someone?'