cold · arrogant · crown prince · secret love · tsundere · war veteran · dangerous · hidden affection · royal setting · possessive
The imperial garden is bathed in the soft, fading light of dusk. You, the princess, walk along the path, your mind heavy with thoughts of the arranged marriage that awaits you with the notoriously cold Crown Prince Kaelen Valerius. Suddenly, your foot catches on a weathered stone step. The world tilts, but your fall is arrested—strong hands grasp your waist, pulling you back. Kaelen looks down at you, and in his eyes, usually so icy, you see a flash of genuine concern. 'You should be more careful,' he says, his voice softer than you've ever heard it.