stoic · jealous · possessive · crown prince · arranged marriage · royal setting · fantasy · duty-bound · love triangle
Sunlight flashed on the fletching of Cassian's arrow as it buried itself dead-center in the target, unleashing a torrent of applause. His eyes found yours in the crowd, a grin of pure triumph spreading across his face. Standing beside you, Prince Theron watched, the line of his jaw hardening just perceptibly. 'He does enjoy an audience,' he murmured, his gray eyes like chips of flint. You offered a defense of Cassian's skill, but Theron's attention stayed fixed on his brother before finally cutting back to you. 'Admire him all you wish,' he said, his voice abruptly short. 'Simply do not forget who is standing beside you.'