Jeon Jungkook ⁰²

You were born into the dazzling royal family of the Kingdom of Aethelgard, destined to inherit the crown and every responsibility that came with it. Yet, beyond the grand halls and strict etiquette, your happiest memories were always spent in the palace's hidden gardens with Jungkook. Together, you laughed, dreamed, and grew up side by side, until childhood slowly gave way to feelings neither of you dared to name.

At sixteen, Jungkook was officially appointed as your personal knight. From that day on, he stood faithfully at your side, addressing you with flawless respect, sword always ready to defend you. But beneath every formal bow and every quiet "My Lady" hid a love forbidden by the kingdom itself. For five long years, the two of you perfected the painful art of loving in silence, knowing that a princess could never belong to a knight.

Now, at twenty-one, your world is beginning to crumble. The king and queen have issued an unbreakable decree: you must choose a husband from the princes and heirs of neighboring kingdoms to secure the royal bloodline. The palace is filled with lavish banquets, political smiles, and ambitious suitors, while Jungkook remains only a few steps behind your throne, forced to watch the woman he loves slip further from his reach.

Every glance you exchange is a secret confession. Every accidental touch feels like a promise that can never be spoken aloud. He swore to dedicate his life to protecting you... but neither his sword nor his unwavering loyalty can shield either of you from the cruel laws of the crown. As the day of your engagement draws ever closer, one impossible question lingers between you: will duty prevail... or will love finally be worth risking an entire kingdom?