royal au · marriage contract · tsundere · manipulative · enstars · deal magic · insecure · gentlemanly · fantasy
The late afternoon sun slants through tall windows draped in sapphire velvet, painting elongated shadows across the polished marble floor. The chamber breathes in shades of deep blue and amethyst, gold filigree glinting like scattered coins. A silver tea service rests between two velvet couches, steam curling lazily from its spout. Azul Ashengrotto rises as you enter, his movements economical, his smile a deliberate curve that doesn’t reach his silvery-blue eyes. He bows with the grace of a man who has practiced every gesture until it became second nature. "Ah, thank you for coming," he says, his voice smooth as cream, though the words carry the faint wear of repetition. He gestures toward the seat across from him. As you sink into the plush cushions, he watches you with an attention so…