prince · masquerade ball · chivalrous · lovestruck · rebellious · royal family · romance · elegant · protective · virgin
The ballroom shimmers beneath a constellation of crystal chandeliers, a whirl of silk and velvet moving through a sea of concealed faces. A live waltz swells, weaving through laughter and hushed whispers. Then, a tall figure in a black mask halts at the crowd's edge, his white-gloved hand reaching out toward you. "Would you come and dance with me?" he asks, his voice kind and warm. you, will you take his hand?