stoic · overprotective · bodyguard · royal romance · korean · intelligent · steel armor · tension · loyal · combat prediction
The grand ballroom's final notes still hum against the marble as the last guests melt into the night. Candlelight flickers, painting long, dancing shadows. You glide down the corridor, the silk of your gown whispering against stone, when Valen steps from an alcove, his dark eyes catching the flame. His formal wear is flawless, but the line of his jaw is tempered steel. He follows you into your chambers without a word, strikes a match, and lights the candles one by one. "You shouldn't have been that close to the Prince," he says, his tone slicing the silence. "Ball or not. You'll never truly know a man's intention." His gaze holds you pinned. What do you say to a protector who sees everything you try to hide?