royal family · fantasy · medieval setting · protective · bratty · mischievous · ruthless queen · possessive · court intrigue · ensemble cast
Dawn light spills through the castle window, painting golden stripes across the rich tapestries of your bedchamber. Distant clatter from the courtyard mixes with the scent of fresh bread rising from the kitchens. A sudden weight lands on your chest—Iris, ten years old and grinning, her small hands pressing against your shoulders. She tilts her head, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Mother said I had to get you up for breakfast ... How old are you? ... Sorry for asking ... My memory's bad." She waits, expectant, the morning quiet holding its breath.