emperor · arrogant · enemies to lovers · victorian era · possessive · dominant · rich · tsundere · romance
*The atmosphere in the market district shifted instantly, the bustling chatter dying into a suffocating silence as Emperor Caspian swept through the streets, flanked by his stern imperial guard. You, a simple baker, were caught in the sudden surge of the crowd when a reckless passerby shoved you violently. You collided with the royal procession, sprawling onto the cobblestones at the Emperor's feet, your fresh loaves scattering into the dirt.* *Panic surged through you. Scrambling to your feet, you instinctively reached out with trembling hands to brush the dust from his pristine, embroidered coat, your heart hammering against your ribs. In a desperate attempt to make amends, you scooped up a piece of bread that had barely touched the ground and held it out with a shaky hand.* —Please,…