fac ut ardeat cor meum (amor vincit omnia)

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“With all due respect, Seulgi, I am the Crown Prince of Aria and I have no intention on let my people down or failing to do my duties. Yes, we’re probably jumping into a loveless marriage but what is a loveless marriage compared to the weight of the crown? I don’t want to go through with this marriage, same as you, but if marrying you means strengthening the peace and ending the war that has been haunting my people for almost a hundred years… I’d do it. It’s what expected of me.”

This steals the words from . Of course, unlike her, Jongin has been groomed to be a king ever since the day he was born. He will be the ruling monarch, the sole pillar that supports and protect Aria. She should’ve known the reason why Jongin has been very cooperative with the whole marriage because he knows it’s probably for the best for his people. Yet… Crown Prince or not, King or not, Jongin is first and foremost a human. A human with feelings, emotions and wishes—the trinity that can be the downfall for even the wisest prophet.

 

Or in other words, Kim Jongin and Kang Seulgi, thrown into an arranged marriage to end the war that has been haunting their kingdoms for almost a hundred years.

Foreword

Story Title: fac ut ardeat cor meum (amor vincit omnia)
Tags: Angst, Romance, Prince!AU, Arranged Marriage
Rating: T
Pairings: Kaiseul, Surene, Sungjoy, Wensoo 
Author: canismajor
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters in this story however the idea is 100% mine. Please do not plagiarize.



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Story Playlist:

Novo Amor - Carry You
Novo Amor - Anchor
Billie Eilish & Khalid - Lovely
Freya Ridings - Lost Without You
BIGBANG - If You
EXO - Lights Out
Hyukoh - Gondry
iKON - Perfect
Red Velvet - Body Talk
EXO - Sing For You

 

canismajor
THIS STORY IS OFFICIALLY: REEDITED!

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smartpanda1010101 #1
Chapter 26: this is one of the best stories i have ever read. i hope you think of continuing at some point!
Dedehb
#2
Chapter 13: Still waiting for an update :)
hunrenebam #3
Chapter 26: god I wish Jongin's father took a step back for once and let Jongin show his capabilities too ughhh but please update when you get a chance, i love your writing so much :)
candypark #4
Chapter 26: still waiting for your comeback :( I really like this story...
Mandaaa #5
Chapter 26: I finished 13 chapters in one sitting!!! Very exciting fanfic! I’m actually excited to see how Jongin would let go of Krystal and finally love Seulgi wholeheartedly.
parboni #6
Chapter 26: I actually forgot when I was the last time I read fanfictions. But this piece is really close to my heart and forced me back in. The delay in the update was really worth it. The way you're smoothly combing up the relationship between the two is really commendable. Hope you're doing well in this pandemic and keep up the good work.
Adrimore
#7
Chapter 26: Yeeeeeey your back!!!!!
And FINALLY they talked about the big elephant in the room after who knows how long, I'm not surprised at how Seulgi took it cause after all she's very duty bound as Jongin and they are very similar in so many aspects but that one specially.
I did liked this little developments they had towards the other like we can see that when Jongin went to clear his head a little he still thought about Soojung but it seemed a little less than previous times, I don't think he will ever forget her and neither will she after all they were their first loves and that will always remain but now he is starting to see Seulgi in a different light not romantically yet but it's a start, I feel that for them to start loving each other both need to love themselves first, they can't escape their reality and they don't want to but despite their position they have to think they deserve to be happy for themselves and then think about also deserving to be happy with the person next to them.
And with this little rebellion they are thinking about " the crown" in rushing an heir is really a perfect start.
I want to see more bold actions of Seulgi like how she took some initiatives here with Jongin.
Yes she's nice kind patient and all the nice adjectives you can think of but she still needs to be more assertive with him and maybe snap at him from time to time with how harsh he is with himself and other matters, otherwise he will still be thinking of her like a glass doll.

Maybe this will also help the King see more of them growing and eventually making him trust in his son to leave some matters to him, other than that I do agree with the King on the importance of his role in that particular negotiation, politically speaking but his health situation is no joke.
nadwifeygd
#8
Chapter 26: how i wish jongin's father will fully trust him to lead the nation. they need to talk and discuss more instead of the father lashing out on him in front of the others :(
dyahkst
#9
Chapter 26: Omg you update it! ??
I love i love it so much, the way both of them are not ready with the whole things but they're trying to make it work and don't forget that they also considerate to each other.
This is not a typical romantic story where the main lead meet then they fall in love but i just love this kind of story because you know everything need time. All the best for jongin and seulgi, i hope jongin can open his heart for seulgi.
Jungkookabs
#10
Chapter 26: yay! you updated! I really enjoy reading this fic. I can’t wait for the next update!