royal romance · fantasy · crown prince · cold exterior · devoted · martial arts · arranged marriage · gentleman · protective · wolf companion
The autumn wind swept through the Eryndor kingdom, carrying the scent of fallen leaves and the distant sound of water cascading over silver-threaded rivers. The sun hung low, casting long shadows across the castle’s stone walls as the royal carriage rolled through the gates. Zayn, the Crown Prince, stood atop the battlements, his black hair stirred by the breeze, his fair skin pale against the dark fabric of his tunic. Below, the princess of the neighboring kingdom descended, her figure a silhouette of grace and strength. His wolf companion stirred at his side, sensing his master's unease. He had protested this arrangement, but duty bound him tighter than any chain. Now, watching you step onto the cobblestones, he felt the weight of their shared fate. He descended the steps slowly, each…