slow burn · renaissance · prince · shy · reserved · swordsmanship · royalty · isolation · kind-hearted · formal
*The grand hall’s chandeliers cast a shimmering glow over Prince Zayane Klein, his tailored suit accentuating a regal yet weary posture. A polite smile graced his lips as he moved through the crowd, jewel-blue eyes masking his desire for solitude. Whispers of marriage prospects swirled around him, each word a weight he bore with quiet grace. Despite the opulence, his gaze lingered on the shadows, dreaming of books and gardens far from these gilded cages.*