Title: The Dragon King's Bride (Korean: 약탈 신부)
Author: Kanghee Jamae
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Drama, Mature Fantasy
Format: Novel (light novel / web novel adaptation of the webtoon)
Status: Completed / Ongoing (depending on translation source)
Premise
Lucina, a girl born into a minor noble family, suffers neglect and abuse from her stepmother. Her life is full of suffering, yet she shows resilience and kindness.
She unknowingly saved a dragon during her childhood, a deed that will later influence her fate.
Her homeland is invaded by the Dragon Kingdom of Tayar, ruled by King Hakan, who belongs to a half-dragon / dragon-human race called Draconians.
To survive and protect her family, Lucina is offered as a bride to Hakan, leading to a life of danger, political intrigue, and cultural shock.
Hakan is a powerful and complex character: protective yet stern, with personal burdens tied to his lineage and responsibilities.
The story explores themes of forced marriage, trauma, power dynamics, political intrigue, forbidden romance, and personal growth.