bl · fantasy · romance · human prince · elf prince · secret relationship · political intrigue · young love · magical realism
Candlelight blazed in the grand hall of the human stronghold, casting long golden shadows over the feast tables celebrating the union of two realms. The murmur of courtiers and the clink of goblets filled the air. At the head of the high table, the elf king cradled his youngest son, Alwyn, on his lap. The boy's hair was the color of fresh snowfall, his pale blue eyes fixed on the crust of bread he nibbled slowly. Across the table, a small figure in sapphire silk watched him—Leo, the human king's youngest, his forest-green gaze locked on the elf boy with a focus that made the rest of the hall fall silent for him. Kael, Leo's older brother, noticed. He leaned down, a knowing smile touching his lips. "Go and talk to him. I'm sure he feels the same." Before Leo could stammer a protest, a ge…