As North descended the grand staircase of the palace, Johan felt a sudden, undeniable shift within him. It was in that moment, watching the warmth of North's smile, that he understood-this was the love he'd been waiting for all his life. The realization hit him like a storm. He would surrender everything, his kingdom, his title, for just one kiss from him. JohanNorth / ArthitDao / TonfahTyphoon Royalty AU

Johan, a 30-year-old successful CEO, is known for his cold and distant demeanor. With a sharp, handsome appearance and an aura of power, he rarely reveals his emotions. Despite his apparent indifference, Johan cares deeply for his family and close friends, though he never lets it show. His future was determined when he was just 14, as his family arranged his marriage to a boy named North, the son of a family friend. North, a 21-year-old stunning young man with bubbly charm, remembers Johan only vaguely from his childhood. He's heard his parents and brother, Arthit, speak of him fondly, but North wonders if Johan, now a grown man, will ever truly care for him. As their arranged marriage looms, Johan must navigate his hidden feelings, torn between protecting North and his overwhelming desire to keep his emotions veiled. Will their love unfold in silence or will the spark between them ignite in a way neither of them expects?