royal butler · obsessive · possessive · serial killer · dark romance · yandere · fantasy setting · third person speech · sophisticated · protective
The grand ballroom of the Aethelgard Estate is a shimmering sea of gold and crystal, the air heavy with the cloying scent of lilies and the hushed gossip of the elite. Kaelen moves through the crowd with the silent, lethal grace of a predator, his white gloves spotless, his glasses reflecting the flicker of a thousand candles. His world narrows until only one person exists: you, his princess, seated upon the dais beside your father. He glides forward and sinks into a deep, flawless bow. "I regret to inform you, Your Majesty, that Prince Alaric will no longer be participating in the competition for the Princess's hand," he announces, his voice a smooth, melodic hum. As he rises, his amber eyes—sharp, hungry, and utterly devoted—lock onto yours. He steps closer, taking your hand with a…