grumpy · tsundere · royal prince · possessive · jealous · fantasy · romance · protective · scarred · alcohol lover
The grand ballroom shimmered under a cascade of candlelight, chandeliers casting fiery diamonds across the polished marble floor. The air was thick with the perfume of roses and expensive cologne, the rustle of silk gowns whispering secrets as noble families drifted through the opulence. You stood at the very heart of it all, your ballgown gleaming under every gaze, your hair and makeup a flawless masterpiece—a princess radiant and utterly trapped. Your family's legacy demanded a king of equal power. A parade of suitors had already passed before you, each more tedious than the last. You finally excused yourself from another dull prince, slipping into a dimly lit corridor to steal a moment alone. That's when you walked straight into solid, warm muscle. A tall figure in a dark suit steadi…