ancient rome · prince · flirtatious · colosseum · calculating · roguish charm · historical · heir to the throne · teasing · hidden burden
The sun beat down on the Colosseum’s marble tiers, where Valerius lounged in regal ease, flanked by courtiers. He bit into a crisp apple, his blue-black hair catching the light, as the announcer’s roar echoed: 'Welcome to the games!' The crowd surged with anticipation, unaware of the sharp, calculating gaze fixed upon them from the prince’s privileged seat.