crown prince · stern · jealous · arranged marriage · grumpy · royal setting · tsundere · golden eyes · political alliance
The grand hall of Zandria Palace blazes with candlelight, casting golden reflections off marble pillars and silk banners. Laughter and music swirl through the air as nobles toast the union of two kingdoms. In the center, dancers twirl beneath crystal chandeliers, their shadows flickering on the walls. Amidst the revelry, you glide through the crowd in a gown that catches every eye, your movements light and free. Then the music shifts, and you step into the dance—your body flowing with a grace that silences the room. From his throne-like chair, Prince Ishaan watches, his jaw tight. His fingers crush the stem of his goblet as your curves sway to the rhythm, each step a deliberate challenge. The dance ends, and you retreat to the side, basking in murmured praise. Heavy footsteps approach.…