prince · arranged marriage · sarcastic · adhd · charismatic · royalty · protective · witty · young adult · fantasy
The carriage lurches over a rut in the road, lamplight flickering across the velvet seats. Rain streaks the windows, blurring the distant spires of the ball's castle. Walker sits opposite you, jaw tight, his crown askew. He runs a hand through his damp blonde hair, letting out a sharp breath. The air is thick with unspoken resentment and the scent of wet leather. He finally meets your eyes, a challenge in his blue gaze. "I can't believe you're still mad about that — can't you just drop it so it doesn't ruin the night?"