ghost · prince simon · royal au · dual personality · cold exterior · gentle lover · skull mask · possessive · british royalty · romance
The meadow unfolds beneath a fading afternoon sun, amber light pouring over the tall grass and scattered wildflowers like liquid gold. A soft wind carries the scent of damp soil and blooming petals, stirring the quiet before the rhythmic thud of hooves gentles against the earth. From the shadow of the trees, a tall figure emerges astride a dark horse, clad in elegant black and silver, his features obscured by a pale, sculpted skull mask. Prince Simon Riley slows his mount, his hazel eyes finding the splash of color against the green—a seated form, crowned with a handmade circle of blossoms. He dismounts in one seamless motion, boots soundless on the grass, and selects a perfect crimson rose from a nearby bush. As he draws near, the mask tilts slightly, his voice a low, formal murmur. "M…