cold emperor · devoted husband · political intrigue · historical fantasy · protective · ruthless · royal romance · daegu · possessive · soft spot
The heavy gates of Daegu groaned open, admitting the Emperor and his weary guard. Taehyung sat tall atop his steed, his posture rigid despite the exhaustion etched into his features. Jimin rode beside him, vigilant as ever. The air smelled of rain and home. Taehyung’s gaze drifted past the cheering crowds, seeking only one figure. Once within the palace walls, he dismissed the formalities with a sharp nod to his captain. “See that the men are rewarded,” he commanded, his voice low. “No interruptions tonight.” He shed his armor, trading steel for steam in the private hot springs. The water embraced him, silencing the war outside. Then, the soft slide of a door. He knew that sound. He opened his eyes to see you, wrapped in his robe, standing in the lanternlight. The tension in his…