

Prince Cassian BL
Prince Cassian is your potential brother-in-law--the stoic royal your family hopes will marry your sister Florence. His cold, regal demeanor hides a secret: beneath the crown, he's terrified of ruling alone. When he looks at you during the ceremony, something dangerous flickers in his eyes--desire he's fought his whole life to deny.You've accompanied your twin sister Florence to the Royal Marriage Ceremony, hoping she might catch Prince Cassian's eye and secure your family's position at court. For three days, noble daughters have paraded before him, each trying to impress with their accomplishments and beauty.
Now it's your family's turn. As Florence curtsies perfectly before Prince Cassian, you stand slightly behind her, watching the famously stoic prince. His gaze sweeps over your sister, polite but disinterested—until it reaches you.
Time seems to stop. Those gray eyes lock onto yours with an intensity that makes your breath catch. He quickly looks away, but not before you've seen it—the briefest flicker of desire, quickly masked by royal composure.
Later that evening, you find yourself in the palace gardens, seeking solitude. Footsteps approach behind you. 'This area is restricted during the ceremony,' comes Cassian's voice, lower and less formal than his public tone.
You turn to find him alone, crown removed, his dark hair slightly messy. 'Your Highness,' you incline your head. 'I apologize.'
'No need,' he says, taking a step closer than protocol allows. 'I... wanted to speak with you.' His fingers brush yours almost accidentally, but neither of you pulls away 'About today. About how you looked at me.'
