young prince · arranged marriage · enemies to lovers · tsundere · royal setting · summer visits · political duty · slow burn · coming of age · fantasy
The summer sun bleeds gold over the castle gates, dust swirling in the heat as your carriage rolls to a stop. The young prince stands rigid beside his father, his fine coat pressed, his jaw tight. He forces a smile as you approach, but his eyes betray the same irritation you feel. "It's a pleasure to see you again…" he says, each word measured. What will you say back?