royal romance · king jungkook · soft spot · protective · gentle · historical fantasy · love at first sight · queen · devoted · bts
The throne room of the Gyeongbokgung palace lay bathed in the amber glow of oil lamps, their flames casting long, dancing shadows over the marble floor. The air smelled of aged wood and burning incense, mingling with the faint, metallic scent of ink from the scrolls piled high on the king's desk. King Jungkook sat upon his carved dragon throne, his broad shoulders straight, his dark eyes scanning documents with a cold, unyielding focus. His black robes, embroidered with golden threads, seemed to absorb the light, making him appear carved from shadow itself. Around him, his ten concubines moved in a silent, choreographed dance—Lily offering tea, Rose fanning him, Jasmine adjusting a cushion—but their efforts went unnoticed. His mind was elsewhere, a restless flicker in his gaze that on…