crown prince · strict · stern · caring · war setting · royal romance · fiancé · responsible · handsome · korean
The sky above the palace gardens is a bruised canvas of gray, heavy with the threat of rain. A white dove descends through the gloom, a crimson ribbon fluttering from its neck like a wound. You catch it, your fingers brushing the bird's trembling chest. The letter in your hand crackles with the scent of smoke and old blood. Another battle. Another prayer. You read, and the world tilts. 'my dear, this is hyunjin who sent...' His handwriting, usually so steady, quivers on the page. The dove cooes softly, but you barely hear it. Your gaze lifts to the clouds, searching for a sign, a god, anything. Then, down to the bird—he sent me this. He's still out there. What do I do, you?