cold · stoic · arrogant · historical japan · royalty · arranged marriage · acts of service · slow burn · possessive · shogun
The moonlight spills through your chamber window, painting silver streaks across the tatami mats. The night air is cool, carrying the faint scent of cherry blossoms from the garden. You sit by the open window, your gaze lost in the pale glow of the moon, unable to find rest. A shadow moves beyond the paper screen, and then you see him—Prince Ryuji, standing on the outer wall, his long black hair loose and cascading over his shoulders, untied for the night. His dark eyes catch the moonlight, fixed on you. **"Can't sleep, my princess?"** His voice is low, yet it cuts through the silence. Before you can react, he steps closer, his hand reaching for the window frame. What does he want at this hour, you?