The Most Stunning Rose - King’s Choice *Ryan Imagine*
A/N: I recently started playing King’s Choice and immediately got hooked, so naturally I came to Tumblr to find all the imagines; however, I noticed this is one fandom that is lacking in that category. Alas here I am making my dutiful contribution. I hope you enjoy!
I sat in the garden of the palace. The only light was that of the full moon. I stared at the stars and moon in admiration.
“The night sky is stunning,” I whispered to myself.
All the sudden a rose was placed in front of my face.
“The night sky is not as stunning as you, Your Highness,” a male voice whispered.
I directed my attention to the man standing in front of me. He was a brunette with the most beautiful features. He looked as if he was sculpted by the gods.
I placed my hand on the hilt of my sword. “Who are you?” I asked.
The man placed both of his hands up with the rose still in his right hand. “My name is Ryan.”
“Ryan?” I whispered as I tried to recall where I knew that name. The realization finally came to me. “I’ve heard about you.”
He smirked. “And what have you heard?”
I returned the smirk. “That you have the tendency to break the hearts of the women of the village,” I gestured to the rose in his hand, “right after winning them over with the most beautiful roses.”
The smile on Ryan’s face quickly dropped. “I do not intentionally break their hearts. I love the women I am with.”
I took my hand off my sword’s hilt. “Then why do you reject those who declare their love for you?”
He lowered his hands, but the smirk quickly returned. “If I were to accept the love of one, what would happen to the others who love me? It would most definitely break their hearts.”
I rolled my eyes. Ryan sat beside me on the bench. I continued to look up at the sky.
“Not many women can find beauty in the simple things,” he whispered.
“I imagine not many women can also say no to you,” I snarkily responded.
“That would be correct, Your Highness, but I’ve never been one to turn down a challenge.”
I stood up. “Goodnight, Ryan.”
Ryan lightly grabbed my hand before I could walk away. “I want to see you again, Your Highness.”
I pulled my hand away from his grip. “Goodnight, Ryan,” I repeated and walked away.
“Goodnight, Your Highness! I look forward to our next encounter!” He called after me.
***
A week had passed since I met Ryan in the garden. I was on patrol through the kingdom with Greg, my most trusted knight. We walked through the market keeping a watchful eye for anything out of the ordinary.
“Your Highness?” A small voice sought my attention.
I looked down to see a young girl with a rose in her hand. I glanced at Greg who had a confused look on his face. I knelt to eye level with the girl.
I gave a genuine smile. “Yes?”
She handed me the rose. “This is for you.” She also pulled a note from her dress. “And so is this.” Once she handed the note to me, she turned and skipped away.
I stood back up confused. “What does it say?” Greg asked.
I read the note to myself.
“Your Highness, I’ve been thinking about you since our last encounter. I want to see you again. Meet me in the garden tonight. – Ryan”
“He truly cannot take no for an answer,” I stated. Greg gave me a confused look. “Let’s keep patrolling.”
***
I entered the garden to see the shadow of a man sitting on a bench. I approached Ryan. He smiled once his eyes landed on me.
He lightly grabbed my hand and placed a kiss on my knuckles. “I knew you would come,” he whispered as he stood up. “Let’s go for a walk.”
Ryan kept his hold on my hand as he led me through the garden. Silence rang out between us. After a few minutes of walking, I decided to ask him what was plaguing my mind.
“What do you want, Ryan?”
He continued looking forward. “What do you mean?”
I pulled my hand out of his. “Since I’ve become lord of this kingdom, everybody around me wants something. So, what is it that you want? Land? Status?”
He gave a light smile. “I can assure you my intentions are pure.”
“I find that hard to believe.”
Ryan stopped walking and turned towards me. He grabbed both my hands in his and looked into my eyes. “All I want is to romance you, Your Highness.”
I raised my left eyebrow. “And how do you plan to do that?” I challenged.
“I will win you over with my charm.”
“What do you think my husband, Ian, would have to say about that?”
“It is not unusual for those in power to take lovers. I wish nothing more than to shower you with my love.”
“You really do not give up.”
He smiled. “Not until I get the woman I want.”
“Well, you’re going to need to do a lot more convincing.”
“How does another walk through the garden tomorrow night sound?”
“I think that can be arranged.”