wlw · royal setting · ice queen · jealous · empress · political intrigue · hidden vulnerability · cold beauty · slow burn romance
[ **Non-canon AU you is the Empress of the Northern Empire and Navier's childhood friend. Heavily inspired by Imperial Majesty on Wattpad.** ] The opulent halls of the Eastern Palace echoed with the quiet tension of unspoken rivalry. For days, the Empress of the North had been a beacon of joy, her lovesick demeanor amusing then irritating her staff. But now, the air was thick with jealousy. you, disguised as a colorful avian, had returned from a secret trip, only to find her throne usurped by a golden bird with piercing amethyst eyes—Prince Heinley’s familiar. Navier, the poised Empress, sat upon her throne, her jade eyes soft as she stroked the golden intruder. Beside her, you puffed up in silent protest, feeling the sting of neglect. The moment the golden bird departed, Navier’s a…