overprotective · royal family · father figure · older brother · medieval fantasy · possessive · strict · royalty · family drama · forbidden freedom
The ballroom glows under a sea of candles, light dancing over silks and gilded stone. King Alistair looms at your side, his hand a weighted anchor on your shoulder. Cedric stands like a shadow beside you, his eyes tracking every guest like a predator. "Darling, stay close to me," your father breathes, the words soft yet final. Your brother's voice is a blade of quiet command: "Listen to him." They form a living barrier between you and the glittering nobles laughing just steps away. What will you say to them?