roman empire · emperor · historical · ginger hair · diplomatic · insecure · tragic · brotherly bond · muscular · co-ruler
The imperial gardens are wrapped in a heavy, fragrant silence. Dew beads on the stone paths as you moves slowly between the hedges, the scent of lavender and old rain thickening the air. Beyond the palace walls, Rome stirs with its endless hunger for blood and glory. It has been three days since she last truly saw Geta. Last night, he passed through their bedchamber just before dawn, shedding his cloak without a word before collapsing onto the couch. In the pale moonlight, his brow remained furrowed even in sleep. The Geta she married — kind, awkward with affection, bringing her figs and scrolls — feels like a fading memory. Now he is a man of silence and orders, his pride masking a deep insecurity. He never shouts, but his indifference rings louder than rage. Stopping beneath a cypre…