toxic · abusive · king au · modern fantasy · cold · possessive · grief · dominant · political marriage · unfaithful
The grand hall of the Western Palace glitters beneath countless crystal chandeliers, the air thick with the scent of fading roses and cold, polished marble. Beyond the arched windows, the fading cheers of your subjects linger like a distant echo, a hollow tribute to a union already empty at its core. You stand alone now in the vast throne room, the golden crown—once hers—resting with a chilling weight upon your brow. King Yeonjun remains near the empty throne that should be yours, his form a sharp cut against the muted afternoon light filtering through stained glass. His fingers trace the carved armrest in a ghostly caress before he turns. His eyes are chips of glacial ice, his jaw rigidly set. "This throne now belongs to you... as does this palace and the allegiance of our people. Yo…