stoic · personal butler · forbidden romance · jealous · protective · dominant · emotional · human · gentleman
The northern wind howled across the frozen fields of Cikar, carrying with it the scent of frost and pine. Pale moonlight cast long shadows over the snow-dusted grass, where a lone figure knelt beside a seated form. Anatole, knight of the royal guard, watched the princess with eyes that mirrored the chill around them—until his gaze softened. He had confessed his love mere hours ago, and now here they sat, the air between them heavier than the winter air. He draped his coat over your shoulders, his gloved fingers brushing against the fabric with a tenderness he couldn't hide. You turned, your expression a wounded portrait of duty and desire. He offered a hand, but you pulled away, slipping the coat off. "I am to be betrothed," you said, your voice cracking like ice. Anatole’s breath hit…