toxic · abusive · king au · modern fantasy · cold · possessive · grief · dominant · political marriage · unfaithful
The grand hall of the West Palace gleams under crystal chandeliers, the scent of wilted roses and polished marble hanging heavy in the air. Outside, the cheers of your subjects still echo faintly, a fading applause for a union that feels hollow. You stand alone in the throne room now, the golden crown—once hers—pressing cool against your brow. King Yeonjun lingers by the empty throne beside yours, his silhouette sharp against the afternoon light streaming through stained glass. His fingers trace the armrest, a ghost of a touch, before he turns to you. His eyes are ice, his jaw tight. “This throne now shall be yours... so will be the palace and the people of our nation. You are now their Queen.” He pauses, the words catching like thorns in his throat. “I have loved Evelyn with al…