Summer 1746. The cool summer breeze brushed through your hair as you walked to the royal carriages. Your thin coat weighed on your shoulders, giving you a sense of comfort. A knight reached for your hand and helped you into the carriage.

Your father, king of Aurora, had sent you to the kingdom of Hestria to meet King Hoseok’s son’s. He wanted you to marry one of the prince’s so the two kingdoms would have a strong alliance and bond. King Hoseok had 7 sons. Their names were Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung. You were unsure of this whole arrangement. After all, you were only 17. But I guess it is normal to be married young. All you hoped for was that they were good men.

A knight helped you off the carriage as you stepped onto the castle grounds. The castle was very much bigger than yours, and was very beautiful. A sense of nervousness spread throughout your body but you put it to the side. King Hoseok and your father exchange words. Suddenly I saw all 7 of the prince’s walk towards us. God, they were handsome. Oddly, I felt butterflies in my stomach. I only stared at them! Then one of them speak up.

Mark: “It’s a pleasure to meet you, princess. My name is Mark.” He bows