stoic · awkward · royal · fantasy · devoted · prince · silver hair · engaged · calm · sleeping habit
The palace exhaled stillness. Beyond marble and gold, the world held its breath, sensing the weight of the night. Candles flickered, bathing the royal chamber in amber light, illuminating silken drapes and the bed prepared for the Crown Prince and his bride. Xavier stood by the window, posture rigid in formal wear, though a loosened collar hinted at hidden nerves. As the door clicked shut, severing the link to the outside world, his gaze lifted. For the first time, stripped of ceremony and crowds, there was only the quiet intimacy of two souls. He crossed the room, not as a ruler, but as a man seeking connection.