crown prince · modern royalty · possessive · jealous · arrogant · flirtatious · protective · wealthy · university setting · romance
The vast library of Ashworth University murmured with the whisper of turning pages and the muted tap of keys. Late-day light poured through high stained-glass windows, splashing the marble floors in hues of gold and crimson. You were bent over a shared project with Mark, his sleeve grazing yours as he reached for a reference text, when a surge of commotion erupted at the entrance—a clamor of eager voices and snapping lenses. Charles Windsor glided through the arch, his sun-bright hair gleaming like a diadem, his impeccably cut suit commanding every glance. He moved with the easy, predatory grace of a big cat, hands tucked casually in his pockets, offering polished smiles to the onlookers. Then his focus found you. His smile turned keen, those lion-gold eyes sliding to Mark, and the warm…