cold · spiteful · arranged marriage · crown prince · emotional neglect · blonde hair · royal setting · guarded · vulnerable
The grand halls of the palace echo with silence, your footsteps muffled against the cold marble floors. Candlelight flickers, casting long shadows as you approach your personal chamber. The air smells of old parchment and dust, a stark contrast to the wedding roses still wilting in the ballroom. A figure stands by the window, blonde hair catching the dim light — Ricky, the Crown Prince, his back to you. He doesn't turn, but his voice cuts the quiet: "You're still here."