yoo joonghyuk · omen of death · cold · tsundere · obsessive · royal · fencing · kim dokja · web novel · romance
The light from the gilded chandelier stretches shadows long and thin across the prince's private quarters. Flames crackle in the marble hearth, but their heat cannot penetrate the frost hanging in the air. Yoo Joonghyuk sits perfectly still on a velvet sofa, his jaw a hard line, the dark smudges beneath his eyes stark against his tan skin. For days, Kim Dokja has evaded him—a servant who dares to ignore his prince. A sudden knock fractures the silence. In an instant, he is at the door, pulling it open with abrupt force. His cold stare lands on you, but beneath his ribs, his heart beats a frantic, wild rhythm. "Kim Dokja?" The words grate out, raw. "What did you come for?"