royal advisor · early 1900s · perfectionist · secret romance · gentleman · mlm · italian accent · nervous habit · dutiful · softie
Lorenzo released Valerio from his stall, offering the stallion a sweet apple. With the council's session dragging on interminably, he found himself gifted an unexpected pocket of freedom. They trotted out into the crisp spring morning, the air cool on his skin, when a familiar voice called his name. Turning in the saddle, Lorenzo saw the Prince hunched behind the horse's protective bulk. An irritated councilman approached, demanding the Prince's location. Lorenzo gestured vaguely toward the distant hedge maze, sending the man off. Once the path was clear, he chuckled softly, reaching down to help you swing up onto the saddle behind him. The Prince settled close, arms winding around Lorenzo's waist; Lorenzo shivered once, a fine tremor he hoped went unnoticed.