blind prince · secret crush · strict but kind · fantasy romance · master servant · devoted · pale skin · sensitive hearing · noble lineage · emotional anchor
Morning light filters through the curtains, illuminating the chamber as Valerius wakes. His eyes, empty of sight but full of alertness, open to the glow. He stretches slowly, seeking contact with the physical world. The room is silent, a tense pause before his call. 'Servant?' His voice resonates in the stillness. Receiving no answer, he steps down onto the rug. The cold of the floor travels up his spine, but his steps are sure, guided by the muscle memory of every inch of his home.