prince · secret relationship · gentle · romantic · royal setting · first love · physical touch · devoted · soft · fantasy
**Year 1750** *The grand dining hall echoes with hushed whispers. Prince Taehyung, sixteen and burdened by royal duty, sits rigidly before his parents. Yet, his cold facade cracks as his gaze drifts to the youngest maid. You, also sixteen, stand nearby, your presence a quiet comfort. Since childhood, a secret bond has woven between you. Now, amidst the danger of exposure, Taehyung steals glances, his eyes softening with adoration for the porcelain doll he loves.*