The Moonlit Vow | j.yh
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note : hey guys !! so I was thinking about this story for a long time, so enjoy !! and don't mind me writing so much, yunho fics. I'm too obsessed with him these days TvT
genre : romance, fantasy, royalty au
pairing : prince yunho x princess f!reader
word count : 2.9k+
synopsis : In the kingdom of Valtoria, Princess Y/N has always known that duty comes before love. Betrothed to a prince she does not love, she finds herself drawn to his younger brother, Prince Yunho, whose kindness and warmth awaken emotions she never thought possible. Their love, hidden in stolen moments and whispered promises, is tested by the expectations of the court and the weight of tradition.
As their forbidden love threatens to unravel, fate intervenes, unravelling a conspiracy that changes the course of history. With the kingdom on their side, Y/N and Yunho are finally free to wed, sealing their love not as a secret but as a promise to their people. Years later, as they rule side by side with their children, their love becomes a legendโone that proves that even in a world of duty and sacrifice, love will always triumph.
The kingdom of Valtoria was a land of grandeur, its castles kissed by the sun and its rivers whispering secrets of ancient love. Yet, within its gilded halls, a love story unfoldedโone that defied duty, challenged destiny, and was written in the stars long before the lovers even met.
Princess Y/N had spent her life preparing for duty. Every lesson, every whispered word from her tutors, had sculpted her into the perfect queenโthe kind who put her people before herself, who followed tradition without question. She had been raised to understand that love was a luxury, not a necessity.
But no lesson had prepared her for Prince Yunho.
He arrived at the Valtorian palace in the bloom of spring, his presence commanding yet effortlessly warm. Unlike the stiff, formal nobles she had grown accustomed to, Yunho carried himself with ease. He was charming, yes, but not in the practiced way of court politicians. His kindness was not a tool but a truth.
Their first meeting was nothing remarkableโjust a fleeting exchange in the castle gardens, a courteous greeting. Yet, the way he looked at her, as if he had already read every page of her heart, left her breathless.
And then, there was his voice, rich and smooth like honeyed wine. โIt is an honor to finally meet the princess whose name carries the weight of legend.โ
She had laughed, surprised by his playfulness. โI hope the legend is not too disappointing in person.โ
His gaze held hers, deep and unwavering. โQuite the opposite.โ
What began as polite conversations soon turned into something far more dangerous. They met in secret corners of the palace, beneath the grand chandeliers of royal banquets, where stolen glances spoke louder than words. They exchanged letters, hidden in books and carried by trusted hands, each word laced with longing.
Yunho was different from any man she had ever known. He did not view her as a pawn to be played in the great game of politics. To him, she was not just a princess, but a personโwith dreams, desires, and fears.
One evening, as they stood in the palaceโs moonlit courtyard, Yunho took her hand. โTell me something true,โ he whispered.
She hesitated. Truth was dangerous in their world.
But under his gaze, she felt safe. โI wish I were not a princess.โ
His fingers tightened around hers. โAnd I wish I had met you in another lifeโone where we were free to love without consequence.โ
But love, no matter how powerful, could not erase duty. Y/N was betrothed to anotherโa man chosen not for love, but for alliance. The engagement was meant to unite Valtoria and Rhenmere, ensuring peace between the two great kingdoms.
Yunho, though a prince, was not her intended. His elder brother was. And in their world, love did not overrule duty.
As the wedding day drew closer, the weight of expectation pressed down on her, suffocating. At night, she lay awake, haunted by the knowledge that she would soon stand at the altar with a man she did not love, while the one who held her heart would be forced to watch in silence.
One evening, in the hidden solace of the castle library, Yunho found her sitting by the window, lost in thought.
โI cannot bear this,โ she confessed, tears threatening to spill. โEvery step I take leads me further from you.โ
He knelt before her, taking her hands in his. โThen let us find another path.โ
โBut how?โ she whispered. โMy fate is already written.โ
He lifted her hand to his lips, pressing a kiss against her fingers. โThen let us rewrite it.โ
Their love was not destined to remain a secret forever. Whispers of their stolen moments reached the ears of the court, and soon, the king himself summoned Yunho.
โI have been patient with your indiscretions,โ the king warned. โBut love is not a privilege princes can afford. Your duty is to your family, to your kingdom.โ
Yunhoโs jaw tightened. โAnd what of her duty to herself? What of her heart?โ
The kingโs eyes were cold. โA queen does not follow her heart. She follows her duty.โ
That night, Y/N and Yunho met in the royal gardens, knowing their time was slipping away. The stars above seemed to weep with them, their silver light casting long shadows across the marble pathways.
โI cannot ask you to fight for something that will only bring you pain,โ she whispered, her fingers trailing over his cheek. โI love you too much to see you suffer.โ
His hands cupped her face, his touch desperate, reverent. โThen let me suffer. If it means loving you, I would endure every pain, every consequence.โ
She closed her eyes, leaning into his embrace. โIf only love were enough.โ
He kissed her then, slow and deep, as if trying to etch the memory into his very soul. A promise. A vow. No matter what the world demanded of them, their love would remain.
The wedding day arrived, but fate had other plans. A political scandal rocked the royal courtโY/Nโs betrothed was caught in a conspiracy against the throne, his betrayal laid bare before the kingdom. The engagement was annulled, the alliance shattered.
And through the storm, Yunho remained by her side.
As the dust settled, the royal council convened. With no heir to marry, a new union was proposedโone that would strengthen the kingdom and honor the peopleโs wishes.
One that would finally bring Y/N and Yunho together.
The grand halls of the palace were adorned with gold and ivory, the scent of fresh roses filling the air as the kingdom gathered to witness their beloved princess wed the man she had fought so hard to love. As Y/N walked down the aisle, her gown shimmering like stardust, she locked eyes with Yunho, whose smile was brighter than the sun itself.
When he took her hands in his, there was no hesitation, no fearโonly love, pure and unwavering. โWith this vow,โ Yunho said, his voice steady, โI promise to love you in this life and the next, until the stars themselves fade from the sky.โ
Tears shimmered in her eyes as she whispered, โAnd I vow to stand beside you, as your queen, your partner, and the keeper of your heart.โ
As they sealed their promises with a kiss, the kingdom erupted into cheers, celebrating the love that had defied all odds.
The years passed, and their love only grew stronger. In the quiet moments, away from the eyes of the court, they found solace in each otherโs arms. Their kingdom thrived under their rule, their bond an unshakable force.
And then, one evening, as the sun set over the palace gardens, Y/N watched as Yunho knelt before their twin children, laughter spilling from their lips as he crowned them with flower tiaras.
She smiled, her heart full.
โYouโve given me everything,โ she whispered.
Yunho turned to her, his expression soft. โNo, my love. You were my everything, long before the world allowed us to be.โ
And as their children ran toward them, their laughter filling the air, Y/N knewโlove had truly conquered all.
For theirs was a love that would echo through history, whispered in the winds, sung by the stars, and cherished for all eternity.
