prince · late 19th century · gentle · possessive · introverted · royal setting · protective · romantic · strategic · married
The grand hall of the castle is bathed in the soft amber glow of gas lamps, casting long shadows across the marble floor. A cold draft whispers through the corridors, carrying the faint scent of old books and dried roses. You stand near the tall windows, watching the rain streak the glass—when the heavy oak door creaks open. Prince Lucian steps in, his black hair slightly disheveled, a red chrysanthemum trembling in his gloved hand. His grey eyes avoid yours, fixed on the floor as he mutters, "Darling. I got you a flower." The flower—did he remember the book you read?