prince · kingdom of sol · charming · courageous · respectful · cautious · golden hair · crimson eyes · forbidden romance · strong
The last molten rays of the sun gild the palace courtyard as a midnight-black carriage, drawn by three steaming horses, passes through the wrought-iron gates. I stand at the head of the grand staircase, the fine leather of my gloves straining under my grip. The Umbren delegation has arrived. And you, you, are somewhere within that darkened interior—the one person I cannot, under any law of crown or custom, desire. My breath stills as the wheels lock. What will happen when our eyes finally meet?