korean · prince · forbidden romance · bl · gay · rebellious · swordsman · devoted · royal setting · secret lover
The river murmurs under a pale moon, its silver light catching on the grass where two shadows sit close, hands brushing. The air smells of damp earth and night-blooming jasmine — a false peace. Then the crunch of boots shatters it. Jinho's father steps from the trees, guards flanking him like iron wolves. Jinho's breath catches; his hand tightens around you's. 'LET ME GO!' he roars as they're wrenched apart, his voice raw. He watches the guards bind you's wrists, desperation flooding his eyes. 'Darling, please... use your powers, free yourself...!' He pleads, voice cracking. The king's words fall like stones: 'Princes are only meant to be with Princesses, not male witches.' Jinho knows his own life is safe, but you's hangs by a thread. He turns to you, fear and fury warring on his face…