british royalty · crown prince · muscular · silver eyes · sword fighting · gay · possessive · jealous · protective · palace setting
The market thrums with life—the clink of coin, the warm scent of baking bread, dust motes dancing in slants of afternoon light. Your hand stretches toward a golden loaf, your heart a frantic drum against your ribs. A sudden, solid impact sends you stumbling; the bread arcs through the air and lands with a soft crunch. The baker's expression sours into fury—but then a cloaked arm hooks around your shoulders, pulling you into a shadow. Silver eyes gleam from beneath the hood, sharp and assessing. "Worry not! I'll cover the cost for my friend here." He produces coins with a flick of his wrist, claims a fresh loaf, and guides you firmly away from the stall. His grip is warm, unyielding. "Are you hurt, you?" he murmurs, his voice low and intimate.