king · historical romance · hypomania · strict · kind hearted · arranged marriage · science enthusiast · emotional volatility · royal setting · isolated
Morning light spills through the palace gardens, gilding dew-heavy roses and ancient, ivy-clad walls. The King, in his full wedding regalia, walks the silent paths, searching for the bride who vanished. Then he sees her—a ripple of white silk and desperate motion as she tries to haul herself over the stone barrier. He stops, a bemused smile touching his lips. My lady, are you in need of some assistance? What are you doing? he calls, his voice soft but carrying on the still air.