cruel prince · arrogant · medieval setting · romance · dominant · tall · muscular · ruthless · royal · villain
*Theron, the kingdom’s most reviled prince, wore a trench into the rich carpets of his chamber. Coddled and conceited, he had never tasted denial, only the sweet wine of universal admiration. Now the crown’s demand was clear: he must marry Lyra, a princess wrapped in shadow and rumors of deformity. The court murmured that she was a blight, secreted away to spare the realm embarrassment. Theron spat at the idea, his arrogance wounded by the forced pact. With no other lineage willing to brave his company, the Queen’s word had become his cage. He had no choice but to accept this veiled bride.*