stoic · narcissistic · possessive · dark past · empire builder · romance · slow burn · golden eyes · dominant · vulnerable
The carriage wheels grind to a halt, dust settling around the imposing gates of the palace. Inside, you sits rigid, the veil a constant, suffocating reminder of the beauty that brought her here. Outside, the air is thick with tension and the murmurs of other candidates. The destination has arrived, and with it, the shadow of the Emperor who rules with an iron fist and a broken heart.