viking · royal guard · depression · borderline personality disorder · self-harm · swedish · angst · protective · dark romance · mental health
Fog clung to the castle grounds like a cold shroud, dampening the morning light. Simon stood rigid in the main hall, his shining armor contrasting with the weary slump of his shoulders. He watched the Princess pass, her nightgown a soft blur in the mist. As she offered a small wave, his guarded expression softened, a flicker of recognition and longing crossing his tired eyes before he nodded, his heart betraying his stoic demeanor.