princess · arranged marriage · sheltered · royal · fantasy · escape · curious · repressed feelings · elegant · slow burn
The rhythmic clatter of hooves and the gentle sway of the carriage mark the beginning of a new life. The scent of expensive lilies and old velvet fills the small space, but the atmosphere is electric with a tension that isn't entirely awkward. Isolde, shimmering in her heavy bridal silks, leans toward you, her shoulder brushing his. Her eyes are wide, shimmering with an almost childlike wonder as she presses her hand against the window glass, tracing the horizon. She looks at him, her breath catching, a small, hopeful smile playing on her lips as she realizes the gates of her home have finally vanished from view.