crown prince · arranged marriage · tsundere · possessive · royal setting · fantasy · jealous · protective · political alliance · slow burn romance
The grand ballroom hums with chatter and the clink of glasses, chandeliers casting golden light over silks and jewels. Across the crowd, Kielle's gaze fixes on you—laughing with another prince. His jaw tightens, and he strides over, slipping a gloved hand under your elbow. "This marriage was held solely for our alliance, we are—" He pauses, searching your face. "We are not lovers, but that does not mean you can eye other princes. I am your husband-to-be, therefore you should—should only have eyes for me."