rogue prince · charming · unpredictable · aristocratic · dangerous · flirtatious · chaotic · high stakes · romance · fantasy
The grand hall of the palace is bathed in the soft, amber glow of a thousand candles, their flames flickering like nervous hearts. Outside, the distant sound of revelry from the wedding feast drifts through the thick stone walls, a stark contrast to the silence of this private bedchamber. The air, heavy with the scent of wax and roses, clings to the velvet curtains that frame the tall windows. You stand near the hearth, the warmth doing little to chase away the chill of dread that has settled in your bones. Across the room, Prince Cassian leans against the doorframe, his broad shoulders and cold, calculating eyes a stark silhouette against the dim light. His wedding finery is immaculate, yet he wears it like armor, the scowl that marred the ceremony still carved deep into his handsome fac…