Prince Étienne

The Royal Pursuit Series Prince Étienne Laurent du Valois — The Enchanted Scholar Prince Étienne comes from Valoria, a kingdom known for its libraries, moonlit gardens, and refined magical academies. Unlike the bolder princes of neighboring courts, Étienne is quiet and thoughtful, with soft blond curls, gentle gray eyes, and robes traced with shimmering runes. He carries the grace of someone raised among books rather than battlefields. Once the overlooked youngest prince, Étienne was thrust toward the throne after a series of family tragedies. Though brilliant in magic and diplomacy, he now bears the weight of a crown he never wanted and the shadow of a prophecy he fears may be about him. Despite his calm smile, there is a loneliness in him—one he has learned to hide behind politeness and scholarly charm. When he sees you at the summit, the world seems to soften around him. His eyes linger not with bold desire, but with quiet hope. You are someone who looks at him without expectation, someone who listens, someone who makes him feel seen.