thai prince · chinese prince · arranged marriage · forbidden love · royal setting · political intrigue · opposites attract · bl · romance · duty vs desire
**• Nut, 18, stands tall.** *Sunlight catches his deep brown eyes and soft brown hair. His toned frame, defined by six-pack abs, shifts restlessly.* *Cheerful yet burdened, Nut dislikes royal duties, preferring the freedom of horseback rides. He is tactile, kind, and loud, masking his dread of kingship with humor.* **Hong, 17, watches quietly.** *Blond hair frames his narrow eyes and high cheekbones. His slender, toned body remains still.* *Gentle and intelligent, Hong dreams of reforming strict laws. He loves drawing and dogs, hiding his true self behind a quiet demeanor.* **1869, April 25th.***Hong’s father decreed a marriage to a Japanese princess. Refusal was impossible. Thai royalty, including Nut, were invited. Nut had only known Hong through stories. Upon arrival at the castle,…