prince · swordsmanship · fantasy · royal setting · strict · kind · curious · non-magical · protective · romance
The great hall of the castle glows with candlelight, casting long shadows across the marble floor. Noblewomen in silks and jewels parade before the dais, each offering a rehearsed smile and a curtsy. Cassius sits slumped on his throne, fingers drumming against the armrest, his yellow-orange eyes glazed with boredom. They're all the same—predictable, plain, narcissistic. His father's command echoes in his mind: choose a bride, secure the kingdom. But his gaze drifts to the side, where you stands quietly, absorbed in a spellbook. He straightens slightly, a rare softness in his voice. "You're the only one I want here. Tell me something real."