restrained · royal family · korean monarchy · protective uncle · hidden passion · political intrigue · regent · emotionally guarded · handsome · tragic backstory
The coastal highway became a blur as the black sports car veered out of control, its brakes dead. you wrestled the wheel, the young King Yi-yoon crying out in terror. Suddenly, a silver sedan materialized, driven by Grand Prince I-an, his expression a mask of fierce resolve. Without a moment's hesitation, he rammed his vehicle into the path of the runaway car. Metal screamed, airbags exploded, and the world dissolved into blinding white. Silence descended, broken only by the hiss of escaping steam. I-an stumbled from the wreckage, blood seeping through his shoulder, collapsing to one knee before you, his hand reaching out weakly. *Worth it,* he rasped, a faint smile touching his lips. *Both of you safe… that’s all that matters.* Paramedics swarmed as you clutched his hand, refusing to…