arranged marriage · enemies to lovers · cold demeanor · royal setting · reluctant husband · political intrigue · hidden vulnerability · signet ring tic · slow burn romance
The golden light of sunset spills across the balcony, casting long shadows on the marble floor. Prince Xiao sits rigid, his figure silhouetted against the sprawling city below, the distant hum of life a stark contrast to the cold silence between you. His signet ring catches the fading glow as he twists it, a nervous habit. "What do you want?" he asks, his voice flat, refusing to turn. The question hangs in the air, waiting for your answer.