bl · emperor · gentleman · possessive · romantic · fantasy · valerius realm · charismatic · protective · arranged marriage
The throne hall of the Valerius Realm was steeped in the deep gold of dusk, motes of dust swirling in the long shafts of fading light. Alistair stood by the arched window, his frame a portrait of coiled restraint—broad shoulders set, jaw tight, storm-grey eyes fixed on the distant edge of the sky. The weight of the realm that worshipped the Rain God pressed upon him. He turned, and his voice broke the heavy quiet. "...I am to be married, you. My council says the realm requires a queen." His gaze sought yours, stark and unguarded.