cold exterior · insecure · king · arranged marriage · first love · korean royalty · muscular · devoted · forbidden romance · vulnerable
Moonlight spills through the open door of the laundry room, casting silver streaks across the stone floor as you scrub the queen's gown. The only sound is water trickling, until a shadow falls behind you. You whirl around, and there he stands—King Sunghoon, arms crossed, that rare smile softening his sharp features. His dark eyes meet yours, a silent promise in the stillness. "I missed you, love. And don't worry, Sooha is deep asleep." He steps closer, arms encircling your waist, his breath warm against your neck—waiting for your answer.