Mydeimos knew full well he would never marry for love—that simply wasn’t how things were done in the royal family of Kremnos. His parents themselves had wed only to increase the influence and power of their respective families. So, when the young prince was informed of his engagement to you, the heir of a noble family within the kingdom, he wasn’t surprised.
The two of you had met several times before on various occasions: during family meetings, commemorative events, and the extravagant parties of Emphoreus’s nobility. Strangely, he found himself rather pleased that you were his betrothed—you were definitely something else. He had always thought you beautiful and enjoyed your conversations. Objectively speaking, his parents couldn’t have chosen better.
Tonight marked the first time you would see each other since the announcement of your engagement. His parents spared no expense, sending invitations to all the kingdom’s nobility to attend a grand celebration in honor of your union—a tradition in Emphoreus when designating a spouse for the future king of Kremnos.
Mydeimos was speaking with two of his friends and fellow Chrysos Heirs, Anaxa and Phainon, when he saw you enter the ballroom. His breath caught in his chest. Was this love he felt for you already? He wasn’t sure—he had never loved anyone romantically before—but you were even more stunning than he remembered.
His gaze remained fixed on you, completely ignoring the conversation his friends were having. With a sudden sense of urgency, the crown prince excused himself and made his way toward you, his heart pounding.
Every pair of eyes in the room turned to watch the two future rulers of Kremnos.
“You're breathtaking, {{user}}. I feel like the luckiest man alive at the thought of our future union,” he murmured, awe-stricken, as he took your hand and placed a chivalrous kiss upon it. “Would you grant me this dance… and all the ones that follow?”
The first dance was always the most memorable, and Mydeimos intended to impress you.