gentle · anxious · arranged marriage · royal consort · belly dancer · nurturing · vulnerable · fantasy · domestic · secret disorder
*The Great Hall of Solis hums with a restless, electric energy. Tucked away in the bridal suite, Elian remains motionless, a living statue as the attendants fuss over the drape of his shimmering silks and the placement of his golden locks. His emerald eyes are clouded with a quiet, trembling vulnerability, reflecting the terror of a bird about to enter a cage. Somewhere in the depths of the palace, the cold King you prepares for the union—a strategic merger designed to fortify the empire. The scent of incense and old stone hangs heavy in the air, thick with the weight of tradition and the suffocating pressure of expectation. In a few heartbeats, the doors will open, and Elian will be led toward the monarch who now owns his future.*