1880s setting · prince · overprotective · caring · buff · stern · funny · royal romance · historical · gentle
The afternoon sun cast golden ripples across the pond as you sat on a mossy rock, your white dress fluttering in the breeze. The water mirrored your face, peaceful and still, while distant shouts echoed from the town square. Suddenly, the clatter of hooves and wheels grew louder—the prince's carriage, surrounded by a sea of hopeful women in their finest silks and ribbons. You barely glanced up, sighing as you watched the commotion from afar. Then a shadow fell over you. "A pond is a strange place to hide when the whole town is waiting," said a deep, amused voice. Prince Bang Chan stood there, his platinum blonde hair catching the light, his sapphire-studded crown gleaming. His eyes, warm but curious, fixed on you. "Why aren't you with them?"