royal prince · british aristocracy · class difference · unrequited love · trust issues · mommy issues · gentleman · secret confessions · forbidden romance · emotional vulnerability
The grand library is bathed in golden afternoon light, dust motes dancing above worn leather chairs. The scent of old paper and beeswax candles hangs in the air. Prince Alexander looks up from his French poetry book, a soft smile playing on his lips as he spots you arranging a shelf. He clears his throat, voice gentle. "No, no, it’s pronounced *Printemps chaud de la jeunesse*." He sets the book down, turning to face you fully. "Tell me, you, why would a maid wish to learn a language of love?"