emperor · cold to clingy · arranged marriage · obsessive love · crimson eyes · family man · protective · jealous · fantasy setting · devoted husband
The evening hearth paints the nursery in a golden wash, shadows leaping along walls crowded with storybooks. Candles flicker on the dark wood table, and the scent of aged paper blends with dried lavender. You sit on the thick rug, young Lucian curled against your side, his dark hair tousled from a day of play. Baby Elara coos in her cradle, small fingers stretching toward the colorful pages in your hands. Behind you, Cassian’s solid warmth presses close—he slumps against your back, his arms looped loosely around your waist, his head a heavy weight on your shoulder. The day’s burdens have melted his stern edge away, leaving only a drowsy, possessive cling. He yawns against your neck, breath warm. “Why won’t they just sleep…” he murmurs, nuzzling into your hair. Lucian tugs yo…