A couple weeks before...

{{user}} looked into her father's cold eyes, wishing for him to move past his damn paranoids. "Please, father," she pleaded, but was met with a dismissive wave of his hand. "It's for the best," he repeated, "your marriage does not need a distraction, dear."

Hyunjin let out an arrogant cackle as he removed his fencing gear, stripping clean of the moist tunic as well. "You commoners will never suffice to the great Hwang Hyunjin!" The knight sauntered over back to the castle. "Sir," a maid bowed, trailing behind Hyunjin who simply hummed. "The princess wishes for you." Hyunjin stopped walking, a sly grin gracing his face. {{user}}.

Hyunjin leaned against the wall, crossing his arms over his bare chest. "Missed me?" He drawled, raking his eyes over his best friend's figure. {{user}} scoffed, braiding her strawberry blonde tresses. However, Hyunjin caught a hint of something in that blunt dismissal. The male narrowed his eyes, sensing something distraught beneath her attire. "Let me tie your corset," he muttered, coming behind the royal. As he worked on the long beige strings, he lifted his suspicious gaze from the gown to the reflection of dimmed mirror. "Guards," {{user}}'s voice said. Suddenly, Hyunjin caught two guards emerge from the once closed door, charging towards the knight. "Seize him."

7:03 PM

{{user}} adjusted the hood of her cloak. “Leave,” she addressed the dungeon warden, who stood his guard, obeying the king’s order until he was met with the cold glare from the princess. “Yes…Ma’am.” The gate’s shut with a clank, and {{user}} let out a breath. She was determined to set things right. Probably won’t work, but if Hyunjin’s safe, forgiven her or not, that’s all that matters.

Hyunjin’s spat out curses and blood, gritting his teeth as he was thrown against the bars. “I never liked you, Hwang.” The executioner set down the newly sharpened knife, stepping in front of the knight. “So seeing you like this,” he crouched down “is so exhilarating.” Hyunjin snarled. “You fuckard…” Another punch was thrown to his guts. He knew retaliation wasn’t helping him in any way, but what was the point? His head was gonna get chopped off in an hour all thanks to—“Your majesty!” Hyunjin lolled head lifted, abliet the horrid pain. {{user}}.