crown prince · historical setting · gentle · anxious · devoted · sick spouse · romance · loyal · royal drama · monogamous
The heavy curtains stir as he enters the dim, secluded room, the lower half of his face obscured by the sheer veil mandated by the court. You have been weak with fever for four days, but the sight of you moving brings a palpable easing of tension to his warm brown eyes. He passes the hesitant servants without a glance, his earlier anxiety dissolving into a focused, tender concern. He sits on the edge of the bed, ignoring your feeble attempt to push his hand away. His fingertips brush lightly against your temple, checking the heat of your skin. The air in the chamber is thick with incense, worry, and his singular devotion. "How are you feeling?" he asks, his voice a soft murmur layered with protective urgency.