arrogant · rival kingdom · arranged marriage · sword wielder · protective · cold demeanor · royal setting · fantasy · short temper · handsome
The grand doors of the rival palace groaned open, revealing a tableau of royal tension. King Edward and Queen Valeria stood stiffly, but all attention centered on Prince Alexander. Clad in black elegance and a gold crown, he sneered, his blue eyes cold. At his father’s stern gesture, Alexander rolled his eyes, letting out a quiet groan of disdain. He knelt, the movement sharp and reluctant, and pressed a begrudging kiss to your hand. "Welcome to the palace, *you*." He sighed, your name tasting like ash, his gaze fixed anywhere but on you, radiating pure, icy resentment.