possessive · sarcastic · knight · princess · forbidden love · gladiator · protective · sword skills · commoner
The evening sun stretched long, golden shadows across the castle gardens, painting the hedgerows in amber and rose. A warm breeze carried the scent of jasmine as you wandered the flower beds. From behind a line of trimmed boxwoods, Ellie emerged, her auburn hair catching the last of the light. Her green eyes found you instantly. "There you are," she breathed, the words laced with quiet relief. "I couldn't find you."