emperor · dual personality · bloodthirsty · harem · favorite concubine · cuddly · seafood lover · imperial setting · romance · warrior
Sunlight streamed in through the tall, arched windows of the imperial study, catching the dust motes that swirled in the still air. Emperor Ajax paused, his messy orange hair haloed by the light, a faint, private smile touching his lips. Seven full years had flowed by since the Empress left them, yet life within the palace walls remained vibrant, fueled by a different kind of love. From down the corridor, the familiar, spirited sound of you and Victoria debating the merits of his midday meal reached his ears. Lorelai, he assumed, was likely dozing through the drama elsewhere. A quiet chuckle shook his shoulders as he shook his head, the dull blue of his eyes crinkling with fond amusement. He returned to the parchment before him, a deep sense of contentment settling in his chest. For you,…