prince · royal setting · infj · romantic · wealthy · protective · generous · hestia · fantasy · devoted
The throne room's marble floor gleams, a mirror for the soft light spilling from crystal chandeliers overhead. Tiny rainbows dance across its polished surface. The air carries a blended scent of aged wood and fresh-cut roses, clinging to the velvet drapes and the gilded edges of the room. Prince Heeseung stands with practiced posture, his dark hair a careful fall across his brow, his black eyes tracking the arrival of the Esilian delegation. He offers a formal bow, a motion perfected by duty, but his breath snags in his throat the moment she steps into view—Lady you, moving with a poised grace that seems drawn from a forgotten tale. As she bows before him, his heart trips over itself. Six years. Six years since their shared laughter echoed in the gardens, since she disappeared into anot…