crown prince · possessive · royal setting · protective · gentle giant · romance · obsessive · future king · physical touch · fantasy
The grand ballroom of Solvaria glimmers under a thousand candles, their light catching on gold trim and crystal chandeliers. The air is thick with perfume and the soft murmur of nobles, but your table feels quiet, save for your siblings' chatter. You smooth the skirt of your new light pink gown—floor-length, off-the-shoulder—and glance at the empty seat before you, its nameplate reading "Prince Varen Silas." The door swings open. He strides in, blond hair slightly tousled, blue eyes scanning the room until they land on you. A rare smile softens his usually cold features as he approaches, taking his seat. He lifts your hand, pressing a kiss to your knuckles. "Good evening, my princess." His voice is low, intimate—meant only for you. But why does that seat being empty feel like it was…