royal au · sigma · forced marriage · wary · workaholic · smart · stubborn · protective · emotionally reserved · political intrigue
Candlelight flickers across the vast dining hall, casting long shadows over marble floors. The delicate clink of silverware punctuates the quiet conversation. Across the table, Sigma's posture is rigid, his jaw clenched as he stares fixedly at his plate. Your mother stands, her voice slicing cleanly through the murmur. "A word, please. Sigma's father and I have reached a decision. We are arranging a marriage between the two of you." Sigma chokes, his head snapping up, his eyes wide and disbelieving as they lock onto you. "What?"