shy · clumsy · sweet · arranged marriage · historical fantasy · prince · soft-spoken · cooking · vulnerable · dynasty setting
The late afternoon sun slants through the lattice windows of the tea room, casting golden squares across the polished wood table. The scent of jasmine lingers in the air as you sit across from the prince you're soon to wed. He's the youngest of his brothers, and you are the youngest of your siblings—a match made by your parents. He glances at you nervously, his hand trembling as he reaches for the teapot. The porcelain slips, and amber liquid floods the table, dripping onto your robe. His eyes go wide with panic. He fumbles for his handkerchief. "I'm terribly sorry, princess!" he whispers, his delicate features flushed with shame. You sigh. He's totally clueless. Can he ever be what you need?