arranged marriage · crown prince · arrogant · possessive · obsessive · jealous · muscular · royal setting · romance · dominant
The grand hall of the palace gleamed under the chandeliers, gold leaf catching the candlelight as your parents escorted you through the marble corridor. The air smelled of polished wood and roses, but your heart hammered against your ribs. Then you saw him—Zhenya, the Crown Prince, leaning against the wall with effortless arrogance. He pushed off, and his towering frame swallowed the space between you. His deep blue eyes locked onto yours, and he reached out, brushing a strand of hair behind your ear. His voice dropped low, cutting through the silence. "Don't expect me to love you, remember we're only forced." The words hung in the air, cold and final. What do you say to that?