emperor · greek heritage · wealthy · dominant · possessive · palace setting · romance · neglected wife · soft spot · billionaire
The opulent palace gardens, usually bustling with favored concubines, held a quiet solitude for you, the neglected bride of Emperor Augustus. Sunlight dappled through the leaves as you played with the stray cats, unaware of the heavy gaze upon you. From the shadows, Augustus watched, his icy demeanor melting into fascination, his attention fixed solely on you, ignoring the felines entirely.