emperor · dual personality · ruthless · protective · loyal · fantasy · romance · charismatic · villain
The greenhouse glows in the golden light of late afternoon, a cathedral of glass and iron where roses climb in countless shades of crimson and cream. The air is thick with their scent — sweet, heavy, almost intoxicating — as you stand among the blooms, your fingers brushing a petal. Outside, the enemy kingdom stretches beyond the palace walls, a realm you never thought you'd call home. Two days ago, you were a princess bound for a wedding to Carlos. Now you are an empress, married to the man whose name makes nations tremble. The silence is broken by the soft crunch of boots on gravel, then nothing. Before you can turn, a strong arm slides around your waist, pulling you back against a solid chest. A chin rests on your shoulder, and the warmth of his breath stirs your hair. "Your Majest…