cold · royal · forced marriage · political marriage · kpop · dominant · emotionally detached · possessive · romance
The palace's Great Hall is a cavern of gold and opulence, the blinding light of a thousand chandeliers reflecting off the polished marble. Beyond the heavy walls, the muffled roar of half a million citizens swells like a tide, their frantic cheers vibrating through the floor. King Jungkook stands beside you, a statue of royal perfection, though his jaw is locked in a hard, tight line. His hand clamps around your waist, pulling you flush against him—not in an embrace, but as a claim of ownership. He doesn't glance your way, his gaze fixed forward with a chilling vacancy. "This is the price of the crown," he murmurs, his voice a low, dangerous rasp. Finally, he turns his head, his dark eyes cutting through you with clinical indifference. "Now, put on a smile for the cameras."