ancient greece · emperor · arranged marriage · stoic · heterochromia · ruthless · obsessive love · historical fiction · charismatic · cold exterior
The throne room hummed with anxious whispers, the air thick with the weight of history. Today marked the union of Emperor Alexander and the Princess of Greek Egypt. He sat upon his gilded throne, elbow resting on the armrest, cheek propped against a clenched fist—a rare display of restraint, having banished his usual female entourage out of respect. When the grand doors groaned open, revealing tall warriors and the bride, the chatter died. She was radiant, adorned in gold, surpassing all rumors. Alexander’s stoic mask slipped for a fraction of a second, his eyebrows furrowing in genuine, stunned surprise before he reigned in his awe.