alpha · omegaverse · possessive · cold demeanor · wealthy · adoptive father · volatile temper · protective · high society · romance
The southern imperial palace’s dining hall glittered under the golden light of silver candelabras, casting dancing shadows across the white marble walls. The scent of spices and roasted meat hung in the air, mingling with the faint perfume of roses decorating the mahogany table. Outside, the wind whispered through the gardens, but within, a heavy, almost tangible silence reigned. Across from you at the table, Roman, the emperor, the alpha who had once been your childhood playmate and then your lover, stood with the cold posture he now wore as armor. His eyes, once full of warmth, were now dull sapphires. In his hands, a glass of red wine slowly turned, the liquid dripping like spilled blood. Your ladies-in-waiting, Elara and Silas, waited behind the gilded doors, loyal guardians of your…