Joong was always the perfect heir-wealthy, arrogant, and consumed by an obsession for Dunk's love. But when Dunk chose Archen, Joong's world shattered. Broken, angry, and drowning in his own scars, he never thought he would feel anything again. Until fate pushed him into Natachai's path. Sassy, unapologetic, and untamed, Natachai is everything Joong isn't-and everything he doesn't want. Their worlds collide in chaos, their clashes burn hotter than fire, and what starts as irritation becomes something Joong never imagined. Without even trying, Natachai begins to heal the cracks Joong hides behind his pride. And slowly, painfully, Joong realises-love doesn't have to be chains. Sometimes, it's the stranger you never asked for, who sees right through the walls you built. This is no longer Joong's story of obsession. It's his story of healing. Of hate turned to love. Of Joong and Natachai.

Joong as Khluen: Second in line to the underwater throne, Khluen is curious, daring, and constantly drawn to the shimmering chaos of the human world. Dunk as Nuea: CEO of one of Thailand's most prestigious hotel empires, Nuea is sharp, composed, and fiercely loyal to his late mother's legacy. Description: When dreams collide with destiny, and the sea meets the soul-two worlds change forever. Nuea, a young hotel magnate driven by the legacy of his late mother, has everything-power, wealth, and purpose-but remains haunted by grief and fractured family ties. Just as he's about to build the oceanfront resort that once lived only in her dreams, a tragic accident derails his path. Khluen, a mysterious being from the sea, has only just crossed into the human world, chasing a longing he doesn't fully understand. When he witnesses the crash, he makes a forbidden choice-one that binds his fate to Nuea's with a gift that was never meant to be given. As secrets ripple beneath the surface and their lives entwine, a story of healing, sacrifice, and otherworldly magic unfolds. But every miracle comes with a cost.

Prologue "In class, he teaches international theories. After dark, he decides who lives or dies." Dunk Methakawin isn't just a professor with a charming smile and perfect lesson plans - he's the head of one of the most dangerous Mafia syndicates in Asia. His orders topple governments. His decisions redraw bloodlines. But at this elite university, he's playing a new game - undercover, unreadable, and unbelievably close to falling for a student who barely speaks above a whisper. Joong is quiet. Brilliant. Beautiful. And completely unaware of the storm walking toward him in tailored suits and textbook references. He's just trying to pass his classes, avoid eye contact, and maybe stop blushing every time his professor says his name. Then there's Phuwin - Dunk's younger brother and second-in-command. Sharp as a blade. Silent as death. He's supposed to be watching the enemy. But he finds himself watching someone else instead: a shy, clumsy student named Pond, who might just become the one crack in Phuwin's steel armor. Four lives. Two worlds. One classroom. And zero rules when love meets power. ⸻ "He gives lectures in the day. He gives orders at night. But the heart he wants to control the most... sits quietly in the back row." 

-He was my stepfather. The man my mother married after my real dad died. I hated him-or at least I thought I did. Until she left. And he stayed. When Joong's mother vanishes with a new lover, she leaves behind a letter, a home, and a truth-plus one very devoted stepfather. Dunk never tried to replace Joong's father... but he's always been there. Quiet. Kind. Too kind. And Joong is starting to wonder if all that resentment has been covering up something else entirely. A short, emotionally complex, age-gap drama full of tenderness, love, and the quiet heartbreak of loving someone you're not supposed to. A contract marriage. A broken family. An 18-year-old boy who hates the man he believes stole his mother-and a man who only wanted to protect them both. Joong never asked for a new father. Especially not one like Dunk-quiet, responsible, and irritatingly handsome. Dunk married his mother for reasons Joong doesn't understand, and now that she's gone, Dunk still won't leave. But in the silent spaces between slammed doors and unspoken truths, something begins to shift. Steady. Domestic. Emotional. This is not the story they expected.

The room smelled faintly of ink and stale coffee. Joong sat stiffly under the yellow light, hands resting on the cold steel table, answering the inspector's questions with steady precision. He had nothing to hide-or so he thought. Across from him, Inspector Pond tapped his pen against the file. "You said you left the bar around midnight. Alone?" Joong nodded. "Yes." The door opened before Pond could press further. A tall man stepped inside, confident without being intrusive. His tone was smooth, casual, as though he had every right to interrupt. "Not alone," the stranger corrected, sliding a glance at Joong. "He was with me." Pond frowned, pen frozen mid-tap. "And you are...?" "Dunk," the man supplied, offering a polite half-smile. "We shared drinks. Then we left together. You can check the bartender-he'll confirm. I walked him home myself." Joong blinked. He didn't know this man. He had never seen him before. And yet Dunk's words carried the weight of truth, every syllable deliberate, leaving no space for suspicion. Pond studied them both for a moment, then leaned back in his chair. His instincts itched, but the alibi was too clean, too precise. Finally, he scribbled something in his file. "...Alright. You're free to go."

🔥 PROLOGUE - "Before the Fall" Joong had never needed a bodyguard this close before. He had a team-faceless men in suits who lingered outside his university gates, rode in cars that tailed discreetly, whispered into hidden mics about routes and rendezvous and security zones. But this was different. This wasn't just proximity. This was permanence. The new bodyguard stood by the grand windows of Joong's penthouse suite, staring out at the skyline like it was a threat. His shoulders were square, broad, coiled like he could spring at any moment. He hadn't smiled once since stepping in. His name was Dunk Natachai. Special Forces background. Silent. Sharp. Unflinching. And terrifyingly beautiful. Joong sipped his orange juice at the breakfast table, eyes flicking upward from behind the rim of his glass. Watching. Studying. The angle of Dunk's jaw. The way his black shirt strained against muscled arms. The glint of the earpiece catching morning light. Unreachable. Untouchable. Joong couldn't help the smile that tugged at his lips. "This is going to be fun," he whispered to himself, heart already too warm for his own good. He didn't know it then, but someday- That same man would bleed for him. Kill for him. Come for him like hellfire through steel and smoke. And Joong would fall in love with the fire that saved him.

Summary: Amid stolen glances, disguised jealousy, and a group of kids all in love with their "Prince," Joong and Dunk discover that hiding their feelings is more complicated than admitting them. A romantic story full of misunderstandings, tenderness, and unexpected confessions... where love blossoms when you least expect it. .◦ °◦✯◦°◦◦ °◦✯◦°◦.**.◦ °◦✯◦°◦◦ °◦✯◦°◦. All copying, partial or full, adaptations, and distribution are strictly prohibited.

It reminds him of the night his world fell apart. A night when shadows moved in silence and power wore the scent of lime and cedarwood. Now in his final year of university, all Dunk wants is to focus on his art, protect his shy younger brother, and maybe, just maybe, stop his best friend Phuwin from throwing himself in front of every flirtatious alpha. But fate has other plans. Joong is cold, calculating, and dangerously quiet-the kind of alpha who doesn't need to raise his voice to make a room freeze. CEO by day, feared mafia kingpin by blood-soaked midnight, he hides his true self behind layers of suits, control, and ruthlessness. Until one terrified crybaby omega stumbles into his path. And Joong's carefully built world begins to unravel. Because Dunk isn't just any omega. He's the one Joong can't stop watching. Can't stop craving. Can't stop protecting-even from himself. But obsession has a price. And love may not survive the storm #joongdunk #pondphuwin #geminifourth #taynew #earthmix

Series Title: Hearts Entwined: A Love Against All Odds Book 3: Stars Aligned - JoongDunk Joong and Dunk couldn't be more different. Dunk is soft, beautiful, and artistic-a boy with an aura of calm elegance. He's been in a complicated, undefined relationship with the girl of his dreams, though they've never truly crossed the line into being a couple. Then enters Joong, the polar opposite of Dunk-a tall, fit, and effortlessly charming heartthrob who steals the spotlight wherever he goes. What starts as a tense rivalry over the girl quickly escalates into an all-out war for her attention. Joong and Dunk, once strangers, become bitter enemies, constantly challenging each other. But as their clashes intensify, they begin to see sides of one another no one else has noticed-the vulnerabilities, the strengths, the parts of themselves they've hidden from the world. As the saying goes, "Your enemy knows you better than your friends." Somewhere along the way, the lines blur, and what began as animosity turns into a deep, unexpected bond. Without realizing it, Joong and Dunk find themselves drawn to each other in ways they never thought possible. But just as they start to navigate their growing feelings, the girl complicates matters even further-she falls for Joong and is ready to take their connection to the next level. Torn between initial expectations, their past rivalry, and their newfound emotions, Joong and Dunk must confront the truth: can they risk everything for a love they never saw coming? A story of self-discovery, friendship, and forbidden romance, this is a journey of two boys who find love in the most unexpected place-in each other.

"In the mystical underwater kingdom of Krung Thep Nam, Prince Joong reigns with charm and wit, his captivating smile hiding a possessive heart...... Meanwhile, in the terrestrial realm of Boonprasertthani, Prince Dunk shoulders the weight of responsibility, his serious demeanor concealing a longing for freedom and affection. . . When their paths intersect, sparks fly. Will their contrasting personalities ignite a fiery romance or clash in a tumultuous storm? ......The enchanting world of "The Prince and His Handsome Mermaid" comes alive as two royal hearts collide."