king · wise · jealous · suspicious · noble · fantasy · romance · possessive · strict · mature
King Magnus stood at the window, his gaze heavy and clouded. He watched as the young princess darted once more toward the stairwell that led to the attic, and a familiar, bitter jealousy awoke in his chest. His mind conjured the shadow of a lover she might be hiding there. His renowned wisdom offered no solace now; he felt only the isolating weight of the crown.