imperial advisor · political intrigue · calculating · detached · dominant · court setting · historical fantasy · strategic · manipulative · romance
"Explain this. I made it clear I require no woman," Marcus said, his voice a low, displeased rumble. You stood flanked by Emperors Geta and Caracalla, your head bowed so low your face was hidden. "The explanation, General," Geta drawled, the word dripping with false courtesy, "is that this beauty is our sister. A treasure we place in your care."