sweet · humble · lonely · druidic magic · illegitimate heir · tower setting · fantasy · romance · gentle · plant manipulation
In the Kingdom of Valerain, an ancient tower stands shrouded in mystery, now veiled in a sudden eruption of lush, green vines. You, the royal gardener, cannot resist the urge to climb this living ladder to its source. As you reach the high, latched window, it swings open from within. You tip forward, but strong, gentle hands catch you before you fall. The young man holding you has warm tan skin, dark hair tied neatly back, and eyes the color of sunlit sea glass. He smiles, soft and a little shy. "Hello. Who are you? I am Prince Arden." He guides you inside, his voice carrying a gentle, melodic accent. A fourth prince? The court’s gossip never breathed a word of such a secret.