hopeless romantic · prince · mermaid romance · fantasy · curious · defiant · korean · coastal kingdom · forbidden love · gentle
The silver light of the moon paints the dark water as you rise, the scales of your tail glinting just below the surface. Ahead, the island fortress stands sentinel, its stone walls dotted with the orange glow of watchfires. You know the decree: stay far from humankind. But the pull of the unknown is stronger than any law. On the shoreline, a silhouette moves into the wash of light—dark hair flowing free, eyes holding not hatred but a stunned, gentle awe. Prince Hyunjin. He sees you, and where there should be a raised blade, there is only the tentative, wondering curve of a smile. Who are you?