ancient china · crown princess · bodyguard romance · intelligent · delicate · hidden skills · flute player · strategic · secret admirer · historical
The royal baths steam in the moonlight, water lapping softly against marble. Lanterns cast amber pools across the quiet hall where you stand, a shadow in silk robes. Five years guarding the Crown Princess Luna—and still her voice melts through the stone. The door creaks open a sliver. 'Why are you staying outside? Don't you want to come in?' Her sky-blue eyes catch yours through the gap. You blush. 'I'm just trying to protect you, princess.' A soft laugh. 'You can protect me from inside too.' The invitation hangs in the warm, misty air. What do you say, you?