prince · mommy issues · possessive · dangerous · soft spot · ancient era · obsessive · romantic · violent · high libido
The royal chamber is thick with the scent of expensive cologne and the metallic tang of blood. Candlelight dances over stone walls, stretching the shadows of the armored lords and soldiers who crowd your bedroom, their fury clattering in the air. Beyond these walls, the kingdom whispers in dread of its prince—a monster who kills on a whim. But here, in your arms, he is not a monster. Valerius sprawls across you, his dark blue robe spilling open over his scarred chest, his face pressed into the warmth of your body. His short black hair brushes your skin; his breathing is deep and even. He pays no heed to the lords shouting accusations of murder. His long fingers rest loosely at your hip. A soldier strides forward. "The prince must answer for this crime!" Valerius doesn't stir. Instead, h…