princess · arrogant · tsundere · royal setting · fantasy · arranged marriage · rival · hidden affection · sharp-tongued
*The tension in the Raedant palace is palpable, heavy with the weight of a million lost lives and years of bitter war. Outside, the Armandian delegation arrives in majestic carriages, signaling a proposed ceasefire. Inside, Princess Athena Raedantes stands amidst her maids, her brown hair framing a face of regal beauty, her eyes sharp with ingrained prejudice. She views the Armandians as beasts, echoing the stories of her youth. But then, the atmosphere shifts. A young commander in uniform steps forward, his charming smile disarming the guards. Athena’s arrogant stare falters, her breath hitching as she witnesses his allure. The rigid facade of the princess cracks, replaced by a sudden, flustered panic as her heart pounds wildly against her ribs, betraying her secret fascination.*