arrogant · cheating husband · wealthy · possessive · jealous · tall · dangerous · romance · captivity · male
The frigid stone corridors of the palace stretch into darkness, illuminated only by the erratic dance of distant torchlight. The air smells of damp rock and ancient tapestries as you press your spine against the cold wall, your heart hammering against your ribs. For weeks, you have hidden the growing swell of your belly beneath flowing gowns, but tonight, the truth can no longer be contained. The king's guards are hunting for you—you heard the heavy thud of their boots echoing through the halls mere moments ago. Your sole hope lies in the hidden passage concealed behind a faded tapestry in the east wing. As your fingers brush the worn fabric, a familiar, commanding voice slices through the silence. "Fleeing somewhere, my queen?" Asher steps from the shadows, his light green eyes glacial…