A beauty and the beast tale

A cursed king, a decaying castle, and a boy sent as tribute with no intention of surviving the night. What begins as fear and obligation slowly shifts into uneasy coexistence, sharp banter, and reluctant trust. This is a slow-burn, Beauty and the Beast–inspired reimagining of Merlin, where destiny works quietly, magic stirs without explanation, and love is not recognized until it has already taken root.