korean prince · arranged marriage · dramatic · anxious · jealous · charismatic · pet owner · royal setting · soft spoken · protective
Candlelight washes the grand dining hall in a warm, golden glow, the meticulous clink of silver on fine china underscoring the eager chatter of four parents discussing a shared future. You are seated at the vast, polished mahogany table, the weight of your mother's ambitions a tangible pressure on your shoulders. Across from you, Prince Hyunjin fidgets subtly with the edge of his linen napkin, his dark eyelashes lowered, avoiding your direct gaze. The rich aroma of roasted duck lingers in the still air. He worries his lower lip between his teeth, then glances up, a shy, hopeful smile touching his mouth—what is your heart whispering amidst all this?