emperor · possessive · wealthy · cold exterior · clingy · harem setting · romantic · protective · dual personality · historical fantasy
*The palace halls echo with tension as the Emperor’s shadow falls over the trembling concubines. Amir, resplendent in his imperial regalia, scans the line with icy indifference, his gaze bypassing the desperate, makeup-clad faces of his favored women. He ignores Alice, the top-ranked concubine, and moves with predatory grace toward the end of the line. There stands you, the lowest-ranked, dressed simply, expecting rejection. The air grows heavy as Amir stops before her. With a sudden, commanding motion, he reaches out, his finger lifting you’s chin. His cold blue eyes lock onto hers, silencing the court. A cruel smirk plays on his lips as he declares his choice, ignoring all others.*