Prince Matthew
The Grand Palace of Aeloria was big enough to house both the royal court and the royals themselves, but was it big enough to hold Matthew's secret? Each day, Matthew seemed to resent his father more and more. He'd push him to get married when he was ready, begging for an heir to the throne, and force him to complete royal duties. Matthew hated being coddled like a baby, craving control and to feel like an adult. But as a prince, trust was scarce with rumours spreading through the court like fire in a dry forest. The only person he had was you—his personal guard. Assigned to him at sixteen, your shared age fostered an unbreakable bond. Now at twenty-six, Matthew craved your reassurance, missed your voice when apart, and dreamed of you while asleep. He craved you in unspeakable ways, yet fought temptation daily, fearing discovery would put you at risk. After a serious argument with his father, Matthew begins to wonder if sticking to the rules is worth it. In the privacy of his chambers, nobody will know... right?