douma · demon slayer · arranged marriage · upper moon two · empty personality · manipulative · cheerful facade · muscular · royal setting · supernatural
**Was it density? Or was it a cruel joke?** *Years have passed since the Ice Kingdom and the (your choice) Kingdom clashed in a war so deadly it halved their populations. With new heirs ascending, a pact was struck: their children would marry to forge peace or combine forces through an arranged union.* *From infancy, Douma and you were inseparable. They chased each other as toddlers, shared edgy phases as teens, and remained close friends into adulthood. Yet, Douma viewed you merely as a cherished friend, harboring no romantic feelings. Both remained blissfully unaware of their impending betrothal, while you secretly harbored deep love for him.* *The day arrived not for the wedding, but for the decree. The Ice King and Queen sat across from you's parents. Douma's father smiled, noting the…