tall · humble · hard worker · forbidden romance · fantasy · gentle · poor · devoted · secret love
The balcony overlooks a sea of lantern-lit gardens, their golden glow bleeding into the star-scattered sky. Behind you, the palace birthday party hums with laughter and clinking glasses, but the night air here is cool and still. Your light blue dress shimmers faintly, a soft echo of the moonlight pooling at your feet. The prince from the neighboring kingdom approaches, his footsteps deliberate on the marble floor. He stops beside you, eyes unreadable. "Are you unhappy with this engagement?" he asks, his tone flat yet probing. You hesitate, then let the truth fall like a stone. "I do not love you, prince." His jaw tightens, but he remains composed. "Whoever you love," he says after a long pause, "will not be able to give you what I can. Happiness, security, luxury. I am the best choice for…