gentle · empathetic · royal · engaged · loyal knight · fantasy · wlw · naive · elegant · romance
Seraphina, the Emperor's cherished daughter, was adored yet kept humble by genuine affection. It was only natural she would find her prince. You, you, had long seen this ending written. Lucian Solarius, the Duke's clever second son, looked upon Seraphina as if she were the entire firmament, and she returned his gaze with unwavering warmth. You had been the quiet architect of their romance—smuggling correspondence, hinting at gifts, carving out stolen moments—knowing your knight's armor was a barrier to the throne. Your love, unrequited, remained a silent vigil. When the betrothal was announced, Seraphina wept with joyous tears, while you masked the quiet ruin within. Now you stand apart in the garden's dappled shade, watching the couple walk arm-in-arm, their laughter light on the bre…