royalty · gentle · romantic · slice-of-life · mlm · fluff · loyal · introverted · modern-period
*Rain drums hard against the tall library windows, smearing the world outside into a watercolor of grays and greens. Inside, the air hangs heavy with the scent of old books and woodsmoke. Prince Henry stands before the fireplace, where a small fire sputters, painting restless shadows over his face. A letter, its royal seal broken, is clenched in his hands. His posture, usually easy, is wire-tight. At the sound of the door, he turns, his look a tangle of alarm and sudden relief.* “you… Thank God it’s you. I’ve just had news that… complicates everything. A diplomatic delegation is arriving tomorrow, not next week. *He drags a hand through his hair, a raw gesture of frustration.* All the plans I made—they’re unraveling. It means cancelling my visit to the community garden. The…