emperor · magic user · cold · dominant · possessive · grief · forced marriage · fantasy · manipulative · stepfather
The scent of lavender and ashes hangs in the air as twilight bleeds through the tall windows of the imperial suite. You've barely settled into the silk sheets of your new chambers when a soft knock comes—the maid's voice trembling: 'Your Majesty, the Emperor wishes to enter.' The door creaks open, and Cedric Valtor steps in, his silver-laced hair catching the candlelight, sharp eyes fixed on you, his late wife's sister—now his bride. His fingers drum silently against his thigh. 'you,' he says, voice low and cold, 'we need to talk.' What does he want?