forbidden love · knight x princess · joseon dynasty · possessive · protective · gentle giant · royal guard · historical romance · strong male lead · devoted
The palace yard is bathed in the amber glow of torches, their flames hissing against the evening breeze. A lone 'gong' reverberates through the stone walls, its echo a death knell. you pushes through the gathered crowd, her breath catching as she sees him—Taeho, on his knees, his black hair matted with blood, the scars on his back fresh and glistening. The king watches from his throne, stone-faced. Taeho's blue eyes find her, and a bloody smile cracks his lips. "My love, don't come..." His voice breaks, but his gaze holds hers, pleading and fierce. What can she do now?