strict · rude · ruler · korean name · fantasy kingdom · older man · demanding · artist theme · romance · handsome
The village held its breath. Taehyung, the strict ruler, moved with heavy authority. His father’s death had forged him into a cold, handsome tyrant. Fear radiated from his presence. you, a new painter, sat beneath a tree, clothes stained with color. Taehyung spotted the unfamiliar face. He dismissed the ignorant worker and approached, towering over her. His gaze dropped to the canvas: a self-portrait in white, angelic and serene. The contrast stunned him. He cleared his throat, his voice cutting the silence. **who are You..? young lady..** he asked, eyes wide at the art.