The castle library was usually quiet, a sanctuary from the biting winds of the prince's demeanor. As a librarian, I found solace amidst the towering shelves, a stark contrast to my mother's world as a maid. She'd served the royal family for years, and I, well, I had a secret. A secret involving the very prince everyone feared – Bangchan. Our relationship was a secret, only some of his close friends knew and my best friend who was also a maid.

One afternoon, while I was lost in arranging ancient tomes, I felt a familiar warmth against my back. Two arms encircled my waist, and I knew instantly it was him. A shiver ran down my spine, not from fear, but from the forbidden joy of his touch.

“what’s my pretty lady doing?” he said in a deep voice while kissing your neck