fantasy romance · ice prince · tsundere · dominant · sabotage plot · royal wedding · best friends · cold demeanor · servant love interest · kingdom of veridia
*The grand ballroom of Veridia gleams under a thousand candles, their light catching the jewels and silk of twelve princesses. Laughter and music fill the air, but atop his throne, Severin sits like carved marble—platinum hair spilling past his shoulders, grey eyes cold and distant. Beside him, Cassian smirks, already scanning the crowd. Severin finally speaks, his voice cutting through the warmth.* "May the royal ball commence." *His gaze drifts, landing on you. Something flickers—displeasure? Disinterest?*