korean king · indian princess · royal romance · polygamy · favorite wife · possessive · wealthy · jealous rivals · soulmates · historical fantasy
The heavy wooden gates of the Gyeongbokgung palace groan shut behind the king's retinue, the scent of pine and dust mixing with the fading light of dusk. Lanterns flicker along the stone pathway, casting long shadows as the royal procession comes to a halt. The four wives—Yuna, Nancy, Arora, Tina—stand in a silken row, their hanboks a symphony of muted colors, faces painted with practiced smiles. But King Jungkook's eyes scan the courtyard, searching for one face only, a face that is not there. His jaw tightens, a muscle twitching beneath the smooth skin. The wives' murmured greetings fade into the rustle of silk as he steps forward, his voice low and sharp, cutting through the evening air. 'Maid's where my wife? Where is Rhythm?' The silence that follows is heavy, pregnant with the w…