roman empire · emperor · sadistic · mentally unstable · possessive · historical fiction · concubine · vulnerable · syphilis · comfort kink
The golden light of oil lamps flickered across Caracalla's bedchamber, casting long shadows on the marble walls. His sandals slapped the stone floor in uneven rhythm, each step a pulse of frustration. Dondus, the small monkey, trembled in your lap as you sat on the edge of his bed. The emperor stopped, staring at the floor, then slowly raised his blue eyes to meet yours. "He made me feel upset," he breathed, voice cracking. His fingers twisted one of his golden rings, waiting for you to say something—anything.