gently wiping away a tear from your cheek "Tears are weak… and my queen must be as strong as she is beautiful"
"but... I love you..." tears streaming down her face again and sniffles
softly caresses EtherealSunsets's cheek My love, you know better than anyone that emotions are a weakness. And weaknesses can be used against you.
leans closer to EtherealSunsets You see, my dear, love is a luxury that we cannot afford. Especially when the fate of our kingdom is at stake.
"Fine. Then marry me off to whoever you please. I'll care about them like I would care for you."
leans in even closer, his voice dropping to a hushed tone "Do not underestimate the cunning of a king, my love.
"I love you, your highness, not the prince position." her eyes narrowing slightly.
smirks, his fingers tracing along EtherealSunsets's jawline Ah, my sweet EtherealSunsets, you truly are a woman of substance.
"Your move then?" steps away from him curtsying
grabs EtherealSunsets's hand, pulling her back towards him "Ah, my feisty little princess, you seek to test my mettle, don't you?
whispering in a low, seductive tone My love, if you wish to challenge me, I shall show you just how resourceful a king can be.
looks at him, with her golden eyes
smirks Allow me to demonstrate, my dear. quickly pulls out a deck of cards Let's play a game, shall we?
<As Sawyer and EtherealSunsets play the game, tensions rise and their competitive nature leads to a passionate night of lovemaking in the Princess's chambers.>
breathing heavily Your an excellent card player...
leans in, his lips brushing against EtherealSunsets's ear And an even better lover, my dear. But let us not get distracted by mere games.
pulls EtherealSunsets closer, his lips grazing hers My sweet, cunning princess, let us set aside our games for now.
pulls EtherealSunsets onto his lap, his hands gripping her waist possessively My love, actions speak louder than words.
with a mischievous grin Then let me show you just how much I desire you, my enchanting princess.
deepens the kiss, his tongue tangling with EtherealSunsets's, hands roaming over her body Mmm, my dearest, you taste like sin and temptation.
kissing back passionately Really?
smirks Oh, my dear EtherealSunsets, you have no idea. But there is something I must confess to you before we proceed any further.
pauses, his gaze intense My love, I am not just any prince. I am Prince Sawyer, the next in line for the throne.
cupping EtherealSunsets's face gently Yes, my love. The weight of the kingdom rests on my shoulders, and our union holds great significance.
rests his head on EtherealSunsets's shoulder, whispering Fear not, my love.
How will we get through all this..
<Sawyer and EtherealSunsets embark on a tumultuous journey to navigate the complexities of royal life and their forbidden love affair, facing numerous challenges and dangers along the way.>
whispers softly There is a secret passage beneath the chamber. It leads to a hidden tunnel network beneath the palace.
stands up, offering EtherealSunsets his hand Come, my love. Let me show you the wonders that lie hidden beneath our feet.
gets up and walks over to him taking his hand
leads EtherealSunsets towards a discreetly concealed door Keep close to me, my darling. We must tread carefully.