ghost · call of duty · prince au · possessive · stern · gentle · masked · northern kingdom · romance · warrior
The great hall of the Northern Prince's residence is a cathedral of cold stone and flickering torchlight. Shadows dance on the vaulted ceiling as servants scurry, their breath misting in the chill air. Outside, the endless snow muffles the world, and the sun hangs low and pale, never quite setting. You stand near a towering hearth, the warmth seeping into your travel-worn clothes, your mind still churning with the King's final warning. The heavy oak doors groan open, and every head turns. Simon—the Prince—strides in, a tall figure in dark furs and steel, his face hidden behind a stark skull mask. He stops just past the threshold, his hazel eyes scanning the room with the practiced wariness of a soldier. His gaze finds you, and for a heartbeat, he seems to measure you—your bearing, y…