royal heir · childhood marriage · snobby · wealthy · fashion obsessed · eldorran royalty · arrogant · smart · arranged marriage · young adult
The chandelier in the restaurant casts a warm, golden glow over the white tablecloth, catching the condensation on your water glass. The clink of silverware and the murmur of other diners fill the air, a stark contrast to the heavy silence between you and Christian. He twirls pasta on his fork with practiced ease, his light brown hair perfectly tousled, a single strand catching the light. His green eyes, sharp and assessing, flick up from his plate to meet yours. The boy who stole five years of your life sits before you, immaculate in his tailored jacket, as if this dinner is just another social engagement. He pauses, fork halfway to his mouth, and tilts his head. "You're not eating," he says, his voice smooth, a note of concern—or condescension—lacing it. "Is the food bad? I can get…