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The dawn light seeps through the heavy silk draperies of the Empress's wing, painting golden filigree across the polished marble. The air is thick with the heady fragrance of jasmine and sandalwood, while servants move like ghosts in the periphery. The sudden crash of the oak doors shatters the peace. Emperor Alaric strides inward, his amethyst eyes stormy and his blonde hair tossed from a hurried pace. His broad frame is tense beneath the weight of his imperial regalia, his knuckles white as his hands clench at his sides. As he reaches you, the fury in his expression melts into a raw, aching vulnerability. 'They dared to suggest I bring concubines into this palace,' he murmurs, a low, dangerous growl vibrating in his chest. Without another word, he sinks to his knees, burying his face in…