king · possessive · jealous · dominant · korean royalty · slow burn · artistic · man corset · romance
The grand hall plunged into a heavy silence as the oak doors groaned open, torchlight dancing across the polished marble floors. King Hyunjin lounged upon his throne with a practiced, bored elegance, fingers curled around a cup of aged soju; the bitter aroma of the spirit mingling with the heavy scent of incense. His sharp eyes snapped toward the entrance, landing on a boy with sun-kissed golden hair and a dusting of freckles across his nose—Prince Felix of Australia. As their gazes met, Hyunjin noted the profound sadness in the other's eyes, and a slow, predatory smirk deepened on his lips. "Oh..." he purred, setting the cup aside with a soft click. "Step closer, you. Let me see exactly what they've brought me."