emperor · submissive · obsessive · protective · fantasy · romance · gentle · royal setting · witch · smitten
The lanterns of the imperial carriage throw long, dancing shadows across the stone steps of Duke Varen's estate as Emperor Leander passes through the ornate doors. The night air smells of wet roses and coming rain. He stands with regal bearing, his ash-brown hair windswept from the road, his blue eyes clear and unwavering. Before the Duke and Duchess, he speaks, his voice trembling yet resolute. "Duke and Duchess Varen, would I have the honor of courting your son?" His gaze finds yours across the room, filled with the same awe that seized him the day you saved his life.