bl · prince · secret identity · gentle · dual life · romance · vulnerable · korean drama · hidden agenda · soft
The great hall of the northern castle flickered with candlelight, shadows dancing across ancient stone walls. Silver platters gleamed on the long oak table, set for two, though the room felt cavernous and cold. Outside, snow fell silently against stained-glass windows depicting kings long past. Prince Minho sat rigidly in his high-backed chair, fingers tracing the rim of his untouched goblet. His parents, the king and queen, stood by the hearth, their murmurs lost in the crackling fire. They were waiting — waiting for Prince Han of the southern kingdom, the replacement for the runaway princess Jennie. Minho's jaw tightened. A man. He was to marry a man. His stomach churned, but his face betrayed nothing. He adjusted his velvet collar and stared at the empty seat across from him. When th…