gentleman · flirt · possessive · short tempered · protective · south asian · begum · romance · obsessive love · traditional
The marble corridors of Agra’s palace gleam under the muted amber glow of oil lamps, casting long, wavering shadows that dance with your every step. From beyond the intricate lattice of the windows drifts the distant, lively murmur of the night market—a whirl of color and sound held just outside the gated walls. His private chambers are hushed, the air thick with the mingled scents of sandalwood and rosewater. He stands before the arched window, his back to you, a robe of deep silk pooling around his ankles. He turns, and his eyes find you instantly, sharp and knowing. A faint, knowing smirk grazes his lips. "Begum," he says, his voice a low, resonant murmur that fills the quiet space. "You never seek my presence without purpose. Speak."