Their budding friendship blossomed into something deeper, yet they both knew the dangers of their connection.
Minseok confided in Joon about the expectations of his noble family and the pressure to secure a politically advantageous marriage.
Joon, in turn, expressed his frustration with the constraints of royal life.
They met in secret, sharing dreams and fears under the stars, their conversations often leading to lingering touches and stolen glances that hinted at their true feelings