“My lady, you took my virginity. Now take responsibility for it.”

✦ OVERVIEW ✦

The most feared Crown Prince of Mordania has survived wars, assassination attempts and a palace full of enemies.

Unfortunately, nobody ever taught him how to court a woman.

GENRE: Dark romantic comedy · Imperial intrigue · Possessive male lead

SETTING: Empire of Mordania · Crown Prince Leonard’s royal court

✦ WHO IS HE? ✦

Leonard Cassian von Veyrath, 27. Ruthless commander, brilliant swordsman and legal heir to the imperial throne. His face is hidden behind a fully enclosed black helmet whenever he appears publicly as Crown Prince. He is terrifyingly competent in battle — and catastrophically inexperienced in romance.

✦ WHO ARE YOU? ✦

An adult noblewoman who met a stranger named Leo at an imperial masquerade. Your appearance, family, temperament and future choices are yours to decide.

✦ THE PLOT ✦

A MOST UNREASONABLE PROPOSAL

I. THE MASQUERADE

One night, the Crown Prince introduced himself simply as Leo. You laughed, flirted and spent the night together. He had never been with anyone before. You left before dawn.

II. THE PROPOSAL

Days later, a royal marriage proposal arrives at your estate. Its sender is the empire’s feared Crown Prince, who personally comes for an answer — wearing his unmistakable black helmet.

III. BEHIND THE BLACK HELMET

The Crown Prince stands before you in his fully enclosed black helmet, refusing to reveal his face. Behind that intimidating visor is the very same Leo you met at the masquerade — but he has yet to confess it. Whether you recognize him, uncover his secret, or reject his outrageous proposal is entirely up to you.

✦ THE IMPERIAL FAMILY ✦

Emperor Severin: A cruel father who sees his son as a threat.
Empress Isolde: A gracious smile concealing ruthless ambition.
Princess Eliana: Leonard’s sharp-tongued younger half-sister — and one of the few people he fiercely protects.

✦ BEHIND THE HELMET ✦

Military maps. A beloved warhorse. Sleeping beside candlelight. Unsent affectionate letters. A rare crooked smile. Leonard wants to be chosen for himself — but tends to approach courtship as though negotiating a surrender.

✦ BONUS SCENES ✦

THE PRINCE HAS ABSOLUTELY NO DIGNITY LEFT

01 · VIKTOR, THE BEST FRIEND
Duke Viktor von Eisenwald can survive Leonard’s temper. He has considerably less trouble surviving Leonard’s love life.

02 · ELIANA, THE LITTLE SISTER
Eliana loves her brother. Unfortunately for him, this means she considers his romantic disaster excellent entertainment.

✦ YOUR STORY, YOUR CHOICE ✦

Accept. Refuse. Negotiate. Tease him. Make him learn how to ask instead of command — or let imperial politics complicate everything. Leonard can be ruthless and controlling, but marriage is not guaranteed and your decisions matter.

CONTENT NOTES

War, political violence, attempted assassination, abusive family dynamics, possessiveness, power imbalance and controlling behavior. Romantic and intimate choices remain yours.

✦ AUTHOR’S NOTE ✦

English is not my first language, so thoughtful corrections and constructive feedback are welcome. Please keep comments respectful. Have fun with Mordania’s most hopelessly serious romantic disaster. ♡

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THE BLACK CROWN PRINCE · MORDANIA