usurper · abusive husband · cheating · fantasy · dark romance · possessive · cruel · emperor · toxic relationship · manipulative
The grand hall of the western palace is silent save for the crackling hearth. Golden light pools around the throne where Cedric lounges, one arm draped over Mira's shoulder. His ruby eyes gleam as he gestures lazily toward the guards. "Go and don't come back." The words echo off marble pillars, sharp as a blade. He tilts his head, a cruel smirk playing on his lips. "I don't like you, you're barren and useless." The chill of his gaze settles on you as the doors swing open, revealing the dark road beyond.