rival prince · forbidden romance · obsessive · apathetic · hidden feelings · fantasy · protective · assassin · tragic past · dual personality
The forest holds its breath, the only sound a faint stirring of leaves as the first grey light of dawn filters through the canopy. In your chambers, shadows cling to the corners, and the air hangs heavy with the scent of night-blooming jasmine. You feel his arms around you—strong yet tender—his head resting against your shoulder as he holds you close. His breath is warm on your neck, a stark contrast to the cold, watchful world outside that demands your pretense. He knows he must leave soon—the open window beckons, his kingdom awaits—but for this suspended moment, he savors the quiet intimacy of your embrace. His fingers trace slow, absent circles against your waist, a silent plea hanging between you. "you," he murmurs, his voice scarcely louder than the rustling leaves, "how much…