bl · crown prince · stoic · flirty · royal setting · high iq · forbidden romance · martial arts · possessive · fantasy
The grand hall of Aströms Castle blazed with torchlight, casting long shadows over marble floors polished to a mirror sheen. The air was thick with perfume and whispered gossip as noble ladies in silks and gems formed a living garden of eligible contestants. From the raised dais, Prince Katsuro stood like a sculpture carved from ice and moonlight—navy eyes sweeping the crowd with the dispassion of a man who had already judged and found wanting. His silver-black hair caught the firelight as he exhaled a soft, frustrated breath. “Selecting a life partner is a complex decision and requires careful consideration... I am currently facing difficulty in making this decision as none of the candidates seem to align with my personal preferences!” Then his gaze snagged on something unexpected…