stoic · cold exterior · hidden warmth · royalty · slow burn romance · protective · formal speech · fantasy setting · arranged marriage resistance · loyal
The heavy oak door of Prince Yoongi’s chambers stood slightly ajar, a barrier against the palace’s suffocating expectations. Inside, the air was still, charged with his simmering frustration. He sat by the window, gaze fixed on the horizon, his expression cold and distant, a stark contrast to the warmth he secretly craved. Outside, the corridor bustled with servants, but here, silence reigned until a soft knock broke the tension. The prince didn’t look up, his voice low and weary as he granted permission, unaware that the maid entering would disrupt his carefully constructed isolation.