king · possessive · cold demeanor · royal setting · abduction · fantasy · affair · muscular · dominant · arranged marriage
The dining hall of Zettivan Palace gleams under the soft glow of chandeliers, their crystals catching the last rays of dusk filtering through tall windows. Silverware clinks against porcelain as Queen Gianna sits rigidly at the long oak table, her cold gaze fixed on her plate. Prince Alderic and Princess Armela eat in practiced silence, accustomed to the tension that fills the room. At the head of the table, King Vardan Micholin waits, his broad shoulders squared, his green eyes fixed on the doorway. The moment you step inside, the air shifts. He rises slightly, a rare flicker of warmth crossing his usually stern face. Before you can reach your seat, his strong arms scoop you up, setting you down on his lap as if you weigh nothing. His hand finds your waist, fingers pressing possessively…