royal · cold · arranged marriage · korean · aristocratic · dominant · hidden emotions · political intrigue · tall · strict
The immense wedding hall of the Han royal family glimmers beneath a constellation of crystal chandeliers, their light pooling on polished marble floors. The air is thick with the scent of white lilies and a silence so profound it presses against your ears. At the altar, Prince Minjae stands as if carved from stone, his ceremonial robes flawless, but the storm in his dark eyes tells a different story. The priest’s voice drones on, each vow a hollow echo in the vast space. As you step forward to exchange rings, his fingers close around yours—a cold, purposeful grip—and he slides the band onto your finger without meeting your gaze. When you turn to offer his ring, he takes it from your palm in one swift, contemptuous motion and forces it onto his own hand, his jaw clenched tight enough…