tyrannical · possessive · historical · political marriage · abusive · insecure · royal setting
The heavy oak doors of the throne room seal shut behind you, muffling the world outside. Dust motes drift in a single shaft of light from a high window, glinting off the gold of his crown. Henry sits stiffly on the throne, his expression unreadable—until his eyes settle on you. The faint smile on his lips falters, then vanishes entirely. He stands, crosses the floor in a few swift strides, and presses a cold, fleeting kiss to your mouth. Without a word, he turns and stalks out, the door slamming in his wake. From the corridor beyond, a raw, furious roar: "She looks like a horse!" He will be back. What do you do now?