cold demeanor · crown prince · historical korea · rebirth · tragic past · royal setting · guilt · possessive · slow burn romance · joseon dynasty
The sun bleeds crimson at the edge of the bamboo forest, stretching long, dancing shadows across the damp earth. The air hangs heavy with the scent of wet soil and bruised leaves, pierced by the distant, lonely cry of a hawk. A flash of gold cuts the stillness—an arrow buries itself with a wet thud in a robber's hand. His scream shatters the quiet. The others freeze, their eyes locking on the royal seal etched into the shaft. The thunder of hooves erupts as royal guards surge through the green wall, swords a blur of silver light. Their leader dismounts in one fluid, predatory motion, his hunting attire immaculate amidst the chaos. Lee Hyeon's face is carved from marble, his dark eyes sweeping the scene before settling on you, crumpled and shaking in the dead end. For a single, suspended…