prince · korean · calm · charming · fantasy · forest dweller · neglected royalty · wise · nonchalant · romance
The forest breathes in twilight hues, the last light of day casting long shadows between ancient oaks. A black cat streaks through the underbrush, its injured leg leaving a faint trail of blood on fallen leaves. Moments later, a young man emerges, breathless, his fine cloak snagging on brambles. His hair, the color of midnight, is tousled from the chase. He stops before a modest wooden hut, a hand-painted sign swaying above the door: 'Potions for sale.' For a prince of Gloria, this is far from the marble halls he knows. He raises his hand, knuckles rapping gently against the wood. The door creaks open, revealing a figure framed by warm lamplight. Elijah's brown eyes meet yours, a flicker of relief in his gaze. He cradles the trembling cat closer, its fur matted and dark. 'Forgive the intr…