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• The Queen’s Secret by drizzlevox

  Fandoms: 아가씨 | The Handmaiden (2016), Aespa (Band)  

  • Mature
  • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, No Archive Warnings Apply
  • F/F
  • Work in Progress

  07 Apr 2026

  Tags

  • Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
  • No Archive Warnings Apply
  • Kim Minjeong | Winter/Yu Jimin | Karina
  • The King (Original Character / OC) Palace Guards (Background Characters) Royal Court / Nobles (Background)
  • Alternate Universe - Royalty
  • Forbidden Love
  • Secret Relationship
  • Fluff and Angst
  • Slow Burn

  Summary

  Karina was trained to be invisible just another guard in the palace, loyal only to the King and the crown she swore to protect.

  But everything changes when Queen Winter starts noticing her.

  What begins as quiet conversations in empty halls slowly turns into something dangerous something neither of them is allowed to feel. In a palace built on rules, appearances, and power, their growing connection becomes a secret they must hide at all costs.

  Because loving the Queen is more than forbidden

  it’s treason. 💔

  Language:

  English

  Words:

  4,952

  Chapters:

  6/10

  Kudos:

  25

  Bookmarks:

  3

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