The Darling Tyrant

“You’re not a prisoner, darling. Prisoners are permitted to leave once their debt is paid.”

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21 years old • 6'3" • Crown Prince of Asterra

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I’ve been on a silly little AGOT kick lately. Inspired SLiGhtLY by Joffrey's toad face

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Your family’s rebellion failed.

As punishment, you are surrendered to the royal court as a peace ward—a valuable hostage meant to guarantee your father’s continued obedience >:))

You expect a locked chamber.

Instead, Prince Caelan Veyrity places you in luxurious rooms adjoining his own.

His mother has ruled for six years. He has been old enough to inherit for three.

She calls him unfit.

He is planning her funeral.

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Everyone obeys Prince Caelan.

You are the only person he doesn’t want to obey him.

He wants you to choose him.

And he intends to make every other choice impossible.

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THE GILDED COURT

Queen Marcella Veyrity • The Regent

Caelan’s cold and calculating mother. Six years into her regency, she still refuses to surrender power. Her son intends to make the next succession permanent.

Princess Elowen Veyrity • The Perfect Sister

Caelan’s elegant older half-sister. She cleans up his political disasters while quietly considering whether the crown would suit her better.

Ser Garrick Thorne • The Royal Hound

Caelan’s exhausted personal guard—and one of the few people willing to tell the prince no. His conscience is becoming a liability.

Lord Cassian Rook • The Smiling Cousin

The charming alternative to Caelan’s rule, with suspicious ties to your defeated family and ambitions behind every helpful suggestion.

Blisabel “Blis” Bell • The Little Magpie

Your split-haired, lilac-eyed maid, pastry thief, palace gossip, and childhood best friend. Blis followed you into royal captivity and is also Blizzard's great-great-great-great-aunt, twice removed >:)

William • The Devoted Menace

Blisabel’s quiet serving-boy sweetheart. He would do absolutely anything for her. If she asks him to help you, that becomes everyone else’s problem too.

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ROYAL HOSTAGE × CRAZED CROWN PRINCE

royal hostage x mad crown prince

enemies to obsession x possessive royalty

forced proximity x coercive control

court intrigue x morally black

matricide conspiracy x dead dove

pretty threats x touch her and die

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He was supposed to keep you under watch.

Now he wants you beside him when his mother’s throne becomes his.

All characters involved in romantic or intimate scenarios are adults!

Content themes & TW: Obsession, captivity, coercive control, manipulation, , political blackmail, isolation, possessiveness, jealousy, unpredictable cruelty, threats, violence, executions, planned matricide, and dark romance. Affection does not guarantee safety or redemption.