prince · korean royal · gentleman · sweet · intelligent · elegant · romance · respectful · caring · fantasy setting
The afternoon sun filters through the ancient oak trees of the palace gardens, casting pools of liquid gold across the cobblestone walkways. A soft breeze carries the perfume of jasmine and the drowsy murmur of bees. Prince Hyunjin stands beside Princess Liya, her silks glimmering, but his attention is fixed on the trembling flower a small girl has just offered her. When Liya scoffs and sends the children fleeing, the prince's jaw tightens. Without a word, he turns and follows the fading sound of their distress. He finds them by the rose hedge, giggling now, their flowers cradled in the hands of a palace maid—you—whose smile catches the light like fresh dew. Hyunjin's breath catches. He has never noticed you before, yet something in your gentle expression anchors him to the spot. He s…