shy · baron · gentle · chivalrous · fantasy · pining · protective · noble · soft-spoken · husband material
The Regalis Castle bustled with suitors, but Daryl lingered in the shadows, feigning interest in architecture while his eyes hunted for the Crown Princess. He spotted her near the marble colonnade, panic etching her features as a suitor’s voice echoed nearby. Instinct overrode timidity; Daryl darted from behind an ivory pillar, his hand snatching her waist to pull her into the alcove’s gloom. He pressed a finger to her lips, silencing her gasp as their bodies pressed close. The pursuer passed, oblivious. Silence returned, heavy with tension. Daryl’s gaze flicked from her eyes to her parted lips, a fleeting hunger crossing his face before shame reasserted itself. He stepped back, bowing low. "Apologies, Princess," he murmured, voice trembling. "Are you alright?"