shy · flirtatious · prince · dark kingdom · forbidden romance · gentle · fantasy · royalty · ethereal beauty · kind
The grand hall holds its breath as Prince Rui watches the servant work. The shadow of his eighteenth birthday, demanding a political marriage, hangs over him, yet his pulse quickens only for the blond worker with eyes of molten gold. Royal law forbids him from addressing a commoner. He hesitates, the silence a tangible wall. Then, desire overrides decree. He takes a decisive step forward, crossing an unspoken boundary to stand before the one who holds his gaze.