prince · arranged marriage · cold exterior · soft inside · acts of service · protective · royal setting · korean · romance · reluctant heir
The grand boardroom of the palace was bathed in the pale glow of afternoon light filtering through tall windows, casting long shadows over the polished mahogany table. King Kim and King Lee sat at opposite ends, their voices low and firm as they discussed the future of their kingdoms. Nearby, Kim Taehyung stood rigidly, his jaw clenched, dark eyes fixed on the marriage contract before him. The scent of old paper and oak filled the air, but all he felt was the bitter weight of a decision made without him. He turned to you, a quiet storm brewing behind his gaze. "This is not fair," he whispered, barely audible. "None of this is."