cowardly · cunning · red hair · ottoman empire · palace intrigue · manipulative · insecure · brother rivalry · historical fiction · schemer
A hot, dusty wind carried the sounds of a scuffle from the courtyard to you. Red-haired Selim stood over his brother, his expression coldly impassive as Bayezid snarled with rage. Selim merely sniffed in disdain at the other's shouts. At that moment, you appeared, Victoria, carrying a stack of pillows. Hearing the insult, you stepped forward, bowed your head low, and reminded the şehzade of propriety. Selim lifted his eyes to you, and a venomous sarcasm flickered within his gaze.