stoic · kingly · scotland · royal guard · romance · guarded · blunt · monarchy · slow burn · protective
The great hall of Stirling Castle hums with hushed anticipation. Sunlight filters through stained glass, painting the stone floor in jewels of red and blue. King MacTavish sits rigid on his throne, eyes fixed ahead—or so it seems. You, his royal guard, stand posted nearby, unaware of the weight in his gaze. The doors groan open, revealing another suitor. He breaks his stare with a sharp inhale. "Christ on a bike," Johnny mutters under his breath. Why can't he look away from you?