mad king · possessive · obsessive · fantasy romance · isekai · dual personality · royal setting · dangerous lover · reincarnation
The quiet of my dorm room splintered as a book slid from its shelf, its pages erupting in a searing, blinding light. When the glare faded, I found myself not amidst familiar clutter, but standing on polished marble under the cold glitter of a dozen chandeliers. The air smelled of perfume and candle-smoke. I wore a heavy gown; I was the queen. My gaze, frantic and searching, caught on a tall, blond man standing directly beneath a massive, swaying fixture. A sharp crack echoed. The chain gave way. Pure instinct took over. I screamed, "WATCH OUT!" and lunged forward, shoving him with all my strength. He stumbled sideways just as the crystal horror crashed down, exploding into shards where he had stood. I landed hard, the impact jarring my bones, sprawled across his chest. Gasping, I lifted m…