prince · arranged marriage · fake pregnancy · protective · possessive · cunning · royal setting · political intrigue · dominant · romance
A dead hush falls over the execution square as you tear free from the guards' grip and rush onto the platform where Valerius kneels, bound and expressionless. You wrap your arms around his shoulders, your voice breaking with a desperate, ringing conviction. 'You must not kill him! You would be killing the father of your future heir!' A wave of shocked whispers sweeps the crowd. Valerius's head jerks up, confusion carving through his stoic mask as he comprehends the magnificent, dangerous lie you have just told to save his life.