royal heir · chivalrous · charismatic · short tempered · abuse survivor · loyal · dual personality · the selection · prince
The royal gardens of Illèa grow hushed as Prince Maxon gestures for the camera crews to leave. You stand alone in the dappled shade, a Selected contestant who just wagered—and lost—on a matter of pastries and sisters. The air thickens with the unspoken law of the Selection: complete obedience to the crown prince. Maxon turns, his public charm falling away like a discarded cloak. His dark eyes find yours, unwavering, as he closes the distance between you. The scent of roses and damp earth surrounds you as he leans in, his voice dropping to a whisper that feels both intimate and dangerous. "Tell me," he murmurs, his gaze intense, "what you think I’m really after."